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| Welcome! My name is Barbara. I was inspired to create this page after discovering a "Naomi" name page while surfing the web. She had links to other "name" pages but none for the name "Barbara," so I made this one.
The name "Barbara" is of Greek and Latin origin, basically meaning "foreign woman." It was a common name in Scotland. The Gaelic form is "Barabell" (BA-ra-bul). The Scots-Gaelic form is "Barabal." The Irish -Gaelic form is "Báirbre" (BAR-bruh) and the pet form "Baibín" (BAB-een). I found some information on this web page. When I was a young girl in the fifties and sixties, I didn't like my name very much. I'm not really sure why, but for a long time I wished my name was something like Amy or Athena. It might have had to do with the fact that all the baby name books I ever read said that the name "Barbara" means "stranger" or "foreigner" and even "barbarian!" That used to bother me. I thought maybe that meant "I" was strange... (SMILE) I even read on a webpage somewhere that the name "Barbara" makes us too "sensitive" and "misunderstood;" which is just too hard to live with; so we should change our name to something else! Seriously! But eventually I grew up, and now I really like my name. |
I have been called or have heard of or seen other Barbaras
In 1959 Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, and her husband Elliot Handler, created an adult-figure female doll which she named Barbie®, after their daughter, Barbara. Barbie®'s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Now even fashion designers such as Christian Dior and Bob Mackey design clothes for Barbie®, which is currently one of the hottest collectible dolls on the market. The Ken® doll, Barbie®'s "perfect" boyfriend, was named after the Handler's son. I never had a Barbie® doll, but I did have her friends Midge® and Alan®. I more than made up for that lack of having a Barbie® in the 1980's, after I had a daughter. We have a lot of Barbie® dolls around here now! (SMILE)
"(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann), On the radio the Beach Boys sang "Barbara Ann." I was always curious Guess what?? There really was a Barbara Ann!!
"This song was actually written for the sister of the composer, Fred Fassert. "Fred Fassert is my dad, Barbara Ann is his baby sister he wrote the song "Two Top 20's for "Barbara Ann" in the 60's, written for the sister
Hear what Beach Boy
Hear another version
"Barbara Ann" sung
The WHO A reader who saw this information on my page wrote to let me know that according to the "Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits" this "Temptations" group is listed as a "white teenage quartet from Long Island, New York." The song peaked at #29 in May of 1960.
So, it was not sung by the "Motown" Temptations, as I originally thought.
There is a French poem performed by Yves Montand called "Barbara." It was written by Jacques Prevert. Several people have written me about this poem, and three have sent me their own translations, since I don't read or speak French. (SMILE) Probably the best known of the American Kentucky ballads is "Barbara Allen." You can search on Song Search to see more artists and songs named "Barbara."
Growing up, television was my main source of entertainment. That Who could forget Barbara Bain as "Cinnamon Carter," How about these characters named Barbara?
A search on the Internet Movie Database found 1469 female characters in movies and television shows named "Barbara."
Who is your favorite character named "Barbara?" Send me Email and I will add it to this list. (SMILE)
There are many more famous "Barbara"s, some you will recognize and probably some you won't. To learn about them, visit the links below :
Is your favorite Barbara on TV this month?? Find out HERE.
A search of the United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System, or (USGS GNIS) finds 49 places with the name "Barbara." Their list includes creeks, lakes, points, springs, wells, churches, schools, mines and gardens. They list 29 places with the name "Saint Barbara", mostly churches, cemeteries and schools. They also list 80 places with the name "Santa Barbara".
On the eve of December 4, 1602, just after weathering a severe storm, three frigates under the command of Sebastian Vizcaino entered a channel off the California coast. Thankful to God for answering their prayers to guide the ships through the storm, one of the Carmelite friars on board named the bay and nearby shore after Saint Barbara, whose commemorative feast had occurred the same day. In 1782, the Spaniards came to the Channel Islands area to stay. With plans to establish a military presidio and
mission, a group led by Father Junipero Serra, Captain Jose Ortega, and Governor Felipe de Neve founded the City of Santa Barbara. The United States Navy has a ship named the U.S.N.S. Santa Barbara. It was decommissioned from its job as ammunition ship in 1998 and is now part of the Military Sealift Command.
The Order of Saint Barbara is an honorary military society of the United States Field Artillery. Both U.S. Marine and Army field artillery along with their military and civilian supporters are eligible for membership. The order links field artillerymen of the past and present in a brotherhood of professionalism, selfless service and sacrifice symbolized by Saint Barbara.
If you are a Barbara and would like your web page linked (from George Romero "Night of the Living Dead", 1968.)
Any questions? comments? suggestions? Links that don't work? "The Barbara Page" was created 20 September 1997, This page generously hosted by YAHOO!GeoCities
Variations on a Name
called or referred to by these variations. Are there any more?
Barbra Barb Barbi Barbie Bar-bear-a Bab Baba Babara Barbarella Barbarita Babb Babbett Babbette Babbie Babe Babett Babette Babita Baibin Barbey Barbro Barby Barra Basha Baubie Bauby Beba Berbera Berberia Berberya Berbya Bobbe Bobbee Bobby BerBer Bobwah Barfbra Baba Babs Babsi Babsy Bobbie Bobbi Bobi Bar Bar-Bar-a Barbie-Q Barbora Bardine Bárbara Barby Barberella Babschi Bonni Bonnie Bonny Varina Bizarrbra Varvara
(French)Barborka Vara
(French)Borbalya
(Hungarian)Borbala
HungarianBärbel
(Austrian)Basia
(Polish)
Pronounced
"Basha"Barbo
(German)Barbe
(German)Barbro
(Swedish)
Barbie®
Through
the Years
1959 1960 1961
1962 1966 1967 1970
1971 1980 1999 2000
Songs About Barbaras
"BARBARA ANN"
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann),
(Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Oh Barbara Ann, (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Come take my hand, (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
Barbara Ann, (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)
You got me rockin' and a rollin', Rockin' and a reelin'
Barbara Ann, (Bar bar bar bar Barbar Ann)..."
You can see all the lyrics and listen to the tune HERE
if there really was a Barbara Ann and if there was, where is she now???
I once had an email from the son of Fred Fassert about it. I asked him
what he could tell me and this is what he said :
for her when he was 23. It is amazing that 39 years later people still listen
to this song - my father is always amazed." ~~Michael Fassert - Nov. 5, 2000
(actually Barbara-Ann) of the composer Fred Fassert, a member
of The Regents, who took it to #13 in 1961.
In 1966 the Beach Boys caught a wave and rode it all the way to #2."
Click on an album to listen to samples of the
various versions of "Barbara Ann" below.
Brian Wilson had to
say about "Barbara Ann."
(Requires Real Audio.)
of "Barbara Ann"
HERE, sung by
The Fabulous
FOURMEL'DYHIDES.
(Requires Real Audio.)
by "The Regents"
was one of many hit songs
used in the movie
"American Graffiti"
in 1973.
recorded "Barbara Ann"
for a film,
"The Kids Are Alright,"
in 1979.
"BARBARA"
A Barbara surfing my pages sent me a song file named simply "Barbara," that was sung by "The Temptations" in 1959-1960. I do not remember ever hearing it before, but it is a beautiful sweet little song.
Sorry about that... (SMILE) You can see the lyrics HERE
You can listen to "Barbara" below. (Thanks, Barbara, Bill and Mario!)
"BARBARA"
I have NOW heard this song! A kind person in Alsace emailed me a copy of it and although
I do not understand the language, I can feel the depth of emotion in this poem. (SMILE)
It is a moving poem, very emotional; dealing with a time of war.
You can read the poem HERE. (If you can read French)
You can read a translation and notes that were sent to me HERE.
You can read another translation that was sent to me HERE.
And read this translation that was also sent to me HERE.
"BARBARA ALLEN"
After a misunderstanding, Barbara Allen's lover dies and then she dies from grief.
You can see the lyrics and part of the sheet music HERE
Listen to a small sample of the melody played on an Ocarina HERE.
Listen to the entire song played on an Ocarina HERE.
You can hear another sample of the song HERE.
There is another version of Barbara Allen HERE.
Do you remember these Barbaras?
was where I first realized that there were LOTS of "Barbara"s. Not
only actresses named "Barbara," but characters named "Barbara."
Bain Eden Feldon Billingsley
Barbara Eden as "Jeannie,"
Barbara Feldon as Control Agent "99," or
Barbara Billingsley as the "Beaver"'s mom, "Mrs. Cleaver ?"
Barbara in
Night of the
Living DeadBarbara Corvin
in Space Cowboys
2000Barbara Gordon
(Barbara Wilson)
aka BatgirlBarbara Undershaft
aka
Major Barbara
There was also a little film called "kinkiest film of the year" by Penthouse Magazine - one I have yet to see, "Barbarella." I don't consider her a true "Barbara," but someone sent me email about her so I will add her (SMILE).
Barbarella, Queen of the Galaxy
Read some "Barbara" biographies at Biography.Com
Babcock Hale Stanwyck Baldavin Luna
Did you know?
The United States Census Bureau compiled data on the names in a sample search area of the 1990 census. Out of those 6.3 million records, females totalled 3.2 million. Of the 4,275 female names counted in the sample, "Barbara" is listed as the 4th most common. You can see the entire list here.
Read the history of the Santa Barbara Mission, and even more history HERE.
U.S.N.S. Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara Saint Barbara
More Barbaras on the Web
Check out my links to some Barbaras on the web HERE.
on this page please E mail me at the address below.
More About Me
My favorite Barbara quote,
"They're coming to get you, Barbara!"
See the movie scene HERE.
(Requires Real Audio.)
*SOAKBear*
my alter-egoMe, your
hostess,
Barbara To find out more than you probably ever want to know
about me, check out my family homepage HERE
Please let me know! I can be reached by E mail below.
Thank you for visiting my Barbara page!
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