"The name Barbara [bar-bara]▼ as a girls' name is pronounced BAR-bra. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Barbara is "foreign woman." As an adjective, it was originally applied to anyone who did not speak Greek; it has the same root as "barbarian". In Roman Catholic custom, Saint Barbara is invoked as a protector against fire and lightning; she is patron saint of architects, stonemasons, and fortifications. Barbra is a spelling variant made familiar by singer/actress/film director Barbra Streisand. Many people may associate the name with the popular doll Barbie, which is a pet form. Other famous Barbaras are actress Barbara Stanwyck; writer Barbara Tuchman; First Lady Barbara Bush."
(from http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Barbara)
I often wondered how I came to have the name Barbara as my second name. So I checked it out online. How popular is Barbara? Apparently, it's still somewhat popular nowadays, but between 1940 and 1949 it was THE most popular name. And I was born towards the end of that decade, so I guess my mother really liked the name, too. I have a cousin who is just a couple of years younger than me and her first name is Barbara!
Since I absolutely adore flowers, I thought I'd check to see if there are any named "Barbara." I discovered the Clemetis Barbara, which is gorgeous, so I thought I'd share it here.
(from http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Barbara)
| Clemetis Barbara |
| Pot size when delivered | Sent out in Large 2 litre pots, (8 inches deep x 5 inches wide) |
| Size when delivered | In most cases plants are around 1 metre high (depending on growth rate & time of year) |
| Age when delivered | All our plants are at least 2 years old when sent out |
Colour | Deep pink |
Pruning group | Prune Hard - Group 3 |
Aspect | Sun or Part Shade |
Height | 6 - 8ft (2 - 2.5m) |
Flowering Time | June to September |
I'm glad I looked up the name Barbara because it makes me like it a bit more now, especially since there is a beautiful flower with the same name. I must see if I can find one for my patio - I'd put it in a big pot with a trellis on the wall so it could climb up.
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Although the Clematis is beautiful... besides you it stands in the shadow ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe name Barbara is overhere in The Netherlans pronounced with the a's in it... "Bar-ba-ra" ;-)
You have a middle name... as a child I've envied children who had multilple names, don't know why but I did. I only have one and not a pretty one also in my opinion.
Thankfully my nickname is used by my friends mostly to.
Wow, what an awesome find.
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What a warm and wonderful color, - nice name, too. I never knew a Barbara I didn't like!!!
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Always loved the name Barbara - as a clematis, she looks very different from the rest:) Thanks for your visit!
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ReplyDeleteMy sister's name is Barbara ~ ^_^
I would have thought Mary was the most popular name in that time period. I seemed to have had quite a few in my life growing up in the 40's and 50's. There were people named Barbara too though, so I guess that name won out in the end.
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I remember in Germany we had lots of Barbaras in my class that was very in fashion !
ReplyDeleteBarbara was pretty popular when I was born in 1947. My middle name is Ann - which I go by. Lovely flower.
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Do you remember the Beach Boys song, "Barbara Ann"? That's fun to listen to and sing along with.
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