What does the "P" stand for in Barney P.Fife of the Andy Griffin show?

Answer 1

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^ In "A Plaque for Mayberry" episode, Andy states that Barney's middle name is Oliver. In later episodes Barney refers to himself as Barney "P." Fife and in the episode Class Reunion the Mayberry Union High yearbook lists Barney's name as Bernard Milton Fife.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_Fife

Answer 2

Bernard Milton Fife