Barnett

Barnett meaning and name origin

Barnett \b(a)-rne-tt, bar-nett\ as a boy's name is pronounced bar-NET. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Barnett is "burned clearing". Also possibly from the English aristocratic title "baronet". Other ranks of English nobility such as Duke, Earl, and Baron are occasionally used as given names.

Barnett has 8 variant forms: Barnet, Barney, Barnie, Baronet, Baronett, Barrie, Barron and Barry.

Baby names that sound like Barnett are Burnett and Bernett.

Popularity of Barnett

Barnett is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#275 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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