The parish of Saint-Nauphary was initially dedicated to a Saint of the diocese of Cahors, whose name is of Germanic origin: Leobafar or Leofaire.
Only later was it placed under the vocable of the apostle Saint Barnabas.

The parish of Saint-Nauphary was initially dedicated to a Saint of the diocese of Cahors, whose name is of Germanic origin: Leobafar or Leofaire.
Only later was it placed under the vocable of the apostle Saint Barnabas.