Barbi

Barbi is a feminine name that’s a modern spin on Barbie. While you may first think of the iconic doll, it’s actually a nickname for the more vintage-sounding English name Barbara. Coming from the Greek word barbaros, it translates to “foreign” or “stranger,” historically referring to someone who wasn’t Greek.

Community member [anna7602](https://forums.thebump.com/profile/anna7602) sings Barbara’s praises, sharing “Every Barbara I've ever known has been a really strong, awesome woman and I also like the imagery of St. Barbara.” Just like the way The Barbie Movie took movie theaters by storm, your little Barbi can be a trailblazer in their own right one day.