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Origin: British

Meaning: Bare hillside

Help baby climb any hill they come across with the name Barlow! A boy’s name of English origins, Barlow means “bare hillside,” making it a toponym—a name that references a place or geographical feature. A common surname, baby Barlow can certainly carry this moniker to great new heights. Some notable namesakes include British singer and member of Take That, Gary Barlow, as well as fictional outlaw Kissin’ Kate Barlow from Holes. Bar, Barry, and Low are nickname choices that prove its all uphill from here!