| Meaning | son of Talmai, son of the furrows |
| Origin | Aramaic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 11 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Syllabification | Bar-thol-o-mew |
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 Bartholomew demonstrates that traditional doesn't mean outdated; rather, it signals appreciation for enduring quality and cultural literacy.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.
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| Bartolomeo |
| Bartolomeu |
| Bartel |
| Bartholemy |
| Bartlett |
| Bartosz |
| Bartosch |
| Bartley |
| Barthel |
| Barth |
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| Bartley |
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| Bartolo |
| Bartolomeo |
| Bartosz |
| Bertram |
| Barrie |
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| Berthold |
| Bertrando |
| Bartolomej |
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| Barty |
| Mew |
| Bartholomew Diaz | Portuguese explorer |
| Bartholomew Roberts | Welsh pirate |
| Bartholomew Fairbanks | American inventor |
| Bartholomew H. Bland | American poet |
| Bartholomew Stubbs | English clergyman |
| Bartholomew Green | American printer |
| Bartholomew de Badlesmere | English nobleman |
| Bartholomew Augustine Santamaria | Australian activist |
| Bartholomew Owo | Nigerian bishop |
| Bartholomew I of Constantinople | Ecumenical Patriarch |
| Bartholomew de Burghersh | English knight |
| Bartholomew of Bragança | Portuguese saint |
| Bartholomew Chasseneuz | French theologian |
| Bartholomew de Fontibus | French theologian |
| Bartholomew of Exeter | English bishop |
| Bartholomew Mastrius | Italian philosopher |
| Bartholomew Anglicus | English scholar |
| Bartholomew Gosnold | English explorer |
| Bartholomew Kuma | One Piece |
| Bartholomew Cubbins | Dr. Seuss character |
| Bartholomew H. Simpson | Bart Simpson's full name from The Simpsons |
| Bartholomew "Bart" Allen II | DC Comics character |
| Bartholomew JoJo "Bart" Simpson | The Simpsons |
| Bartholomew "Barry" Allen | DC Comics character, The Flash |
| Bartholomew "Barney" Gumble | The Simpsons |
| Bartholomew Roberts | Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag |
| Bartholomew Biddle | The Pagemaster |
| Bartholomew Stiggins | The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens |
| Bartholomew "Barth" E. Russ | Resident Evil series |
| Bartholomew "Bart" Bass | Gossip Girl |
| Bartholomew Oobleck | RWBY |
| Bartholomew "Bart" Fatler | The X-Files |
| Bartholomew "Bart" James | Heroes |
| Bartholomew "Barry" Bennett | Police Academy |
| Bartholomew "Bart" Maverick | Maverick |
| Bartholomew "Barry" Chuckle | ChuckleVision |
| Bartholomew "Barry" Goldberg | The Goldbergs |
| Bartholomew "Bart" Bookman | Seinfeld |