Bartholomew

Meaning son of Talmai, son of the furrows
Origin Aramaic
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 11
Syllables 4
Syllabification Bar-thol-o-mew

About Bartholomew

Bartholomew stands as a testament to classical naming tradition, offering substantial gravitas and historical depth that few names can match. This multi-syllabic treasure carries centuries of cultural weight, biblical significance, and aristocratic associations. The name provides abundant nickname possibilities—Bart, Tolly, Mew—allowing flexibility as a child grows and develops preferences. Bartholomew demonstrates that traditional doesn't mean outdated; rather, it signals appreciation for enduring quality and cultural literacy. The name's length and complexity create distinction in an era of shorter, simpler choices. For families valuing heritage, literature, and time-tested elegance, Bartholomew represents an investment in permanence over passing trends. It's a name that commands respect, suggests substance, and provides a child with roots extending deep into naming history while remaining perfectly viable in contemporary contexts.

Variations of Name Bartholomew

Bart
Bartolomeo
Bartolomeu
Bartel
Bartholemy
Bartlett
Bartosz
Bartosch
Bartley
Barthel
Barth

Names Similar to Bartholomew

Bart
Bartley
Barton
Bartolo
Bartolomeo
Bartosz
Bertram
Barrie
Barry
Berthold
Bertrando
Bartolomej

Nicknames for Bartholomew

Bart
Barry
Barty
Mew
Bartholomew

Famous People Named Bartholomew

Bartholomew DiazPortuguese explorer
Bartholomew RobertsWelsh pirate
Bartholomew FairbanksAmerican inventor
Bartholomew H. BlandAmerican poet
Bartholomew StubbsEnglish clergyman
Bartholomew GreenAmerican printer
Bartholomew de BadlesmereEnglish nobleman
Bartholomew Augustine SantamariaAustralian activist
Bartholomew OwoNigerian bishop
Bartholomew I of ConstantinopleEcumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew de BurghershEnglish knight
Bartholomew of BragançaPortuguese saint
Bartholomew ChasseneuzFrench theologian
Bartholomew de FontibusFrench theologian
Bartholomew of ExeterEnglish bishop
Bartholomew MastriusItalian philosopher
Bartholomew AnglicusEnglish scholar
Bartholomew GosnoldEnglish explorer

Characters Named Bartholomew

Bartholomew KumaOne Piece
Bartholomew CubbinsDr. Seuss character
Bartholomew H. SimpsonBart Simpson's full name from The Simpsons
Bartholomew "Bart" Allen IIDC Comics character
Bartholomew JoJo "Bart" SimpsonThe Simpsons
Bartholomew "Barry" AllenDC Comics character, The Flash
Bartholomew "Barney" GumbleThe Simpsons
Bartholomew RobertsAssassin's Creed IV - Black Flag
Bartholomew BiddleThe Pagemaster
Bartholomew StigginsThe Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Bartholomew "Barth" E. RussResident Evil series
Bartholomew "Bart" BassGossip Girl
Bartholomew OobleckRWBY
Bartholomew "Bart" FatlerThe X-Files
Bartholomew "Bart" JamesHeroes
Bartholomew "Barry" BennettPolice Academy
Bartholomew "Bart" MaverickMaverick
Bartholomew "Barry" ChuckleChuckleVision
Bartholomew "Barry" GoldbergThe Goldbergs
Bartholomew "Bart" BookmanSeinfeld