Barret

Barret is a variant of the surname Barrett used as a given name. Barrett is of Norman origin, introduced to England and Ireland after the Norman Conquest, and its meaning is often interpreted as "warlike" or "troublesome" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a quarrelsome person. While traditionally a surname, Barrett has been adopted as a first name, especially in English-speaking countries. Variants like Barret, as well as diminutive forms like Barrett, share the same roots. Notable bearers of the Barrett surname include U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett (born 1972), Jamaican musician Aston "Family Man" Barrett (1946–2024), and Nigerian author A. Igoni Barrett (born 1979).

• Meaning: "warlike" or "troublesome"
• Origin: Norman
• Type: Surname used as a given name
• Usage: English