Why Barclay Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Barclay” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Barclay” is of Scottish origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Yalcrab.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ycrabla.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Barclay

The true meaning of ‘Barclay’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Barclay is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Barclay, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.

Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black

Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone

Lucky day(s): Thursday

Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root

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Is The Name Barclay Popular?

“Barclay” is not a popular baby boy’s name in California as reported in the 1985 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in California have the same name as you in 1985. A total of only 17 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1970 with a total of 26 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Barclay” was recorded 978 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Barclays to occupy the country of Holy See (Vatican) with an estimated population of 518.

The name first appeared in the year 1912 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Barclay” was recorded 180 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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