Barry

Barry is an English name derived from the Old English word "beriu", meaning "grove" or "meadow".

The name has its origins in the medieval period when it was used as a surname for people who lived near a grove or meadow.

Over time, the surname Barry became a given name, particularly popular in English-speaking countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States.

While Barry is traditionally a masculine name, it has occasionally been used as a feminine name as well, although less commonly.