Bartholomew

Bartholomew is a male first name that is considered the English variant and Irish short form of Bartholomäus. The name has its roots in the Aramaic Bar-Tolmai (ܒܪ ܬܘܠܡܝ).

What does the name Bartholomew mean?

The name Bartholomew means 'son of Tolmai' or originally 'son of the furrow maker'. It consists of the two Old Aramaic elements bar, meaning 'son', and telem, meaning 'furrows', 'wrinkled', or 'full of wrinkles'. In the Bible, Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is often identified with Nathanael. The interdenominational form Bartolomäus is also common. Other variants of the name include Bartholomeus, Bartholomaeus, Bartholomaios, Bartholomäa, as well as Bartosz, Bartosch, and many others. Female forms of the name are Bartholomea, Bartolomea, Bartolina, and Bartola.

Where does the name Bartholomew come from?

The name Bartholomew is of Old Aramaic origin and means 'son of Tolmai'. The word components consist of bar, meaning 'son', and telem, meaning 'furrows', 'wrinkled', or 'full of wrinkles'. The languages in which this name is common are English and Irish.

How do you pronounce Bartholomew?

The pronunciation of Bartholomew consists of four syllables and is sonorous and expressive. It is pronounced as 'Bar-tho-lo-mew' [bɑːˈθɒləmjuː], with open and darker vowels alternating rhythmically. The multitude of syllables gives the name a solemn and traditional aura. Bartholomew sounds both dignified and meaningful, showcasing its complex structure with impressive, historically influenced depth of sound.

When is the name day of Bartholomew?

The name day for Bartholomew is celebrated on August 24.

Popularity

Bartholomew is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, Bartholomew has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Barry / Bart / Barti

Famous people

• Bartholomew Crotty (Bishop from Ireland)
• Bartholomew Cubbins (American singer, real name Jared Joseph Leto)
• Bartholomew Dandridge (Artist from England)
• Bartholomew Des Bosses (German philosopher)
• Bartholomew Dowling (Poet from the USA)
• Bartholomew Gilbert (British sailor)
• Bartholomew Green (American publisher)
• Bartholomew Griffin (British poet)
• Bartholomew Henry Allen (Comic character 'The Flash')
• Bartholomew Jay Simpson (Character from 'The Simpsons' (Bart Simpson))
• Bartholomew John (New Zealand actor)
• Bartholomew Le Gros (French bishop)
• Bartholomew Maccarthy (Irish historian)
• Bartholomew Ogbeche (Nigerian footballer)
• Bartholomew Remov (Russian bishop)
• Bartholomew Traheron (English writer)
• Bartholomew Vanhomrigh (16**–1703), Dutch-Irish merchant and Lord Mayor of Dublin)
• Bartholomew von Bologna (Philosopher from Italy)
• Bartholomew von Braganca (Italian bishop)
• Bartholomew von Edessa (Syrian writer)