Barney

This name definitely doesn't sound intelligent because of all its pop culture namesakes. It even sounds comical, especially when said in a voice like Barney the Dinosaur.

Just hideous.

Legendary name.

I am not fond of this name. I'm not familiar with the '90s American programme, so that has no bearing on my opinion. I suppose if one liked the programme, using this name could be nostalgic and bring up pleasant associations.

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To me, Barney sounds like a man who is rather slow, bumbling, clumsy, foolish, and often the butt of a jokes. It certainly carries a comedic feel. Perhaps this is due to the rhyme with "carney" and the word "barn" contained within it. On a young boy, it might be cute, but does not seem appropriate for an adult man. I do like the related names Barnabas and Barnaby, which offer much more dignity and gravitas to the bearer. Naming your son Barnaby and calling him Barney when he is young could work. The nickname Barry might also work with this name. I do think a man with the name Barney will be perceived as friendly and down-to-earth, the sort who won't take himself too seriously. It's not a terrible name, just not to my taste.

Awful! Barn is the only nickname, and it's a word, and the nickname is kinda ugly, and the dinosaur...

Ugly.

I love Barney! I think it's so so so cute!

Barney the dinosaur. Best use of the name.

Only someone who hated their child would name them this.

Awful. Don’t name your kid this unless you want them to be teased.

I hate this name. It reminds me of that crass pig on How I Met Your Mother.

Ridiculously old fashioned, has horrible namesakes and is plain awful.

It’s not the worst name for a child ever! It’s okay to give to a boy or a girl. On the other hand, with the children’s show on PBS Kids®️ Barney™️, people aren’t going to get the right idea. But if you think it’s cute, then that’s you! I personally would name my son or daughter this though, because he/she might be teased for barring the same name as that caring purple dinosaur. Cute name though!

You have got to be kidding me.

No way!

Barney is an AWFUL name for a person. Who wants to share their name with an obnoxious dinosaur? It would be a cute name for a pet though.

Personally, I can't stand this name. Mainly because nowadays people associate the name with the big purple dinosaur. My real name is Barnabas, and I will tell you that some people have teased me even from elementary through highschool by calling me Barney. For now, I just go by my full name.

Many people would think of Barney the purple dinosaur, and poor Barney would be teased :-(

I can't stand the name Barney! To me it's just plain ugly and reminds me of a dim-witted, fat man. Sorry to all Barneys out there!

You'd definitely have a hard time using this name. It's forever tied to negative pop culture associations, like Barney from the Simpsons, Barney Rubble, Barney Stinson, and especially Barney the Dinosaur. Please save your kid some pain and choose something else!

Barney is a creepy kids tv show, don't use that name!

Not too bad. Not too good.

I picture a lighthearted, easygoing kinda guy with this name. :)

I hate this name. I always think of that evil dinosaur.

I can pretty much hear the burping sounds of Barney Gumble in my head when seeing or hearing the name. It also reminds me of barns, and it sounds quite little-boy-like.

You know what comes to mind when I hear this? A cheap-skate attempt at educational television, or a nightmare come back from the 90's to haunt me. That's what comes to MY mind.

The name itself brings to my mind a good-natured, optimistic ally who can be counted on in times of darkness.

Although Barney does appear quite comical to me because of his aquaintance with a certain large purple dinosaur, (who is UTTERLY obnoxious and in NO WAY educational), I don't think we should judge this name by its bearers.

I find this to be a young and sporty name.

Barney is a good name for a dog or a teddy bear. It doesn't seem right as a human name though.

Now that Barney conjures up the name of a big, dimwitted, uneducational, obnoxious dinosaur, I avoid this name. I cannot stand the beast!