Barry

Barry is an Irish and Welsh given name from the Old Irish Barra or Barr, possibly meaning fair-haired or spear. As an Irish name it connects to Saint Finnbarr of Cork. In Wales it also has connections to the Welsh bara meaning bread. The name became popular mid-20th century and carries a friendly, unpretentious quality.

Barry is a name that has been slowly returning to charm after a period of seeming very ordinary — which is exactly what makes it interesting again. It has a mid-century everyman quality that is actually quite endearing on a pet. Medium-sized male dogs with a friendly, slightly goofy energy are natural Barrys. There's something inherently likable about the name — it doesn't try to be impressive, it just shows up and turns out to be good company. Barry is consistently underrated, which is its own kind of appeal.