Starr

American

[stahr] / stɑr /

noun

Belle Myra Belle Shirley, 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.
Bryan Bartlett Bart, 1934–2019, U.S. football player.
Ringo Richard Starkey, born 1940, English musician, drummer for the Beatles.
a male or female given name.

Starr British

/ stɑː /

noun

( Myra ) Belle . 1848–89, US outlaw, a famous rustler of horses and cattle
Ringo , original name Richard Starkey . born 1940, British rock musician; drummer (1962–70) with the Beatles

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Ringo Starr, 85, the only other living Beatle, called the exhibition "like coming home".

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In a statement, Ringo Starr said revisiting the property recently was "like coming home".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Meanwhile, both Sir Paul and Ringo Starr are releasing new music.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Rehnquist himself called Ken Starr, the new chief of staff for the new attorney general, to help get Roberts hired as a special assistant to the AG.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

As much as I say I don’t have to choose which Starr I am with Chris, maybe without realizing it, I have to an extent.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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