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Barrett

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BAR-it
, BEHR-it
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Probably derived from the Middle English word barat meaning "trouble, deception", originally given to a quarrelsome person.

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VariantBarret
Given Name DescendantBarrett(English)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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