I think Barbara is a beautiful name! And your Barbara will be a true standout among all the trendy names of this generation.

Anonymous wrote:OP here- the greek verson Varvara is nice. I just want to make sure its easy to pronounce in English too! I have relatives with more crazier Greek names ( think Dionysus) and they struggle!

If thats a viable option, i would totally consider it.

The Greek version Varvara sounds beautiful.

It would be an amazing name for your baby especially with the history of honoring your mom. An added benefit is that it's also easy to pronounce (I'm assuming similar to the English pronunciation of Barbara?) You could also use nn Vera/Vara when she's little.

Anonymous wrote:Bitsy and Babs, really? Who are you people?

Seriously! These are terrible NNs. Barbara is a dated name, but it's way better than any of these NNs.

In Hispanic cultures it's common to use the nickname Barbie for Barbara, but I don't know if I'd be brave enough to do that in the US.

I like the Greek pronunciation of Varvara. Maybe you could use the nn Vera? It's such a cute name, and it would add a nice layer to your name story.

My friend is a Barbara and goes by Bobby. I like Barbie too but the doll...

It's a great name, OP.

My neighbor is one of the kindest, sweetest, loveliest ladies I know. She is Barbara but goes by Bonnie. Suits her perfectly. Her daughter is just as lovely- she is 12 and is also Barbara, but goes by Chloe (no idea how they got to that).

I think Bonnie would be super cute

I like the nickname Bea.

I like Bitsy and Bizzy as nicknames.

Anonymous wrote:OP how did your mom pronounce it? Was it spelled "Barbara" and pronounced "Varvara"?

My mom went by Barbara unless she was with Greek people and then it was Varvara.

No American friends/neighbors/etc called her Varvara.

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Anonymous wrote:Bitsy and Babs, really? Who are you people?

Seriously?

Barbara's a lovely name unto itself.

I agree!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here- the greek verson Varvara is nice. I just want to make sure its easy to pronounce in English too! I have relatives with more crazier Greek names ( think Dionysus) and they struggle!

If thats a viable option, i would totally consider it.

What letter does your last name start with?

Barbara pronounced Varvara or just "Varvara"?

Last name starts with H.

And I dont know if it should pronounce Varvara or BE Varvara. Hoping i can ask enough people to get some clarity in deciding.....

Spell it Barbara but pronounce it Varvara? That is very confusing.

Anonymous wrote:I know a Barbara that goes by Basha/Basia. I agree Varvara is a little too out there to use as an alternative, even though it's a legit option for you.

I was just going to say this. It is pronounced Basha (Spelled Basia) in Polish. My kids call my mom Grandma Basia.

Anonymous wrote:Bitsy and Babs, really? Who are you people?

Seriously?

Barbara's a lovely name unto itself.

I know a Barbara that goes by Basha/Basia. I agree Varvara is a little too out there to use as an alternative, even though it's a legit option for you.

PP here. Barbara seems to be a name of every other generation of my family. I am the third in the line of them. I told my teen daughter (in jest) that means she needs to name her daughter Barbara and she recoiled.