What is barry short for?

"Barry" is a common masculine given name of Gaelic origin. It is a variant of the name "Barrington" and means "fair-haired" or "spear." Barry has been used as a given name for boys in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Famous individuals with the name Barry include former US president Barack Obama (whose middle name is Barry) and musician Barry Manilow. The name Barry is also commonly used as a surname.