Barnet (given name)

Barnet is a given name, primarily used for males. It is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "bær" meaning "barley" and "net" meaning "place." Thus, Barnet signifies a "place for barley" or "barley place."

Historically, Barnet was more commonly associated with the toponym (place name), referring to various locations in England, most notably the town of Barnet in Greater London. As a given name, its usage has been relatively uncommon.

The name's popularity has fluctuated over time and is not widely used in modern times. It can be considered a somewhat archaic or traditional name choice.

The name Barnet should not be confused with the common Yiddish name "Baruch" meaning "blessed", although some families may adopt Barnet as an anglicized version of Baruch.

Alternative spellings or variations are rare.