Political LeaderAmerican1920 – 2003
Barber Conable
World Bank President, U.S. Congressman
Biography
American politician and president of the World Bank from 1986 to 1991. He served as a U.S. Representative from New York.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1920
Died
2003
Thinking about the name
Barber
Latin origin
“An occupational name derived from the trade of barbering, this choice represents the modern trend of repurposing surnames and occupational terms as given names. While uncommon for girls, Barber carries a no-nonsense, gender-neutral quality that appeals to contemporary parents seeking distinctive, profession-rooted identities. The name has a crisp, practical sound.”