Why Bartholomew Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Bartholomew” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Bartholomew” is of Aramaic origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Wemolohtrab.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Wothalmbore.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Bartholomew

The true meaning of ‘Bartholomew’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Bartholomew is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Bartholomew, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Bartholomew Popular?

“Bartholomew” is not a popular baby boy’s name in New York as reported in the 1954 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only eight babies in New York have the same name as you in 1954. A total of only 35 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1969 with a total of 75 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Bartholomew” was recorded 4,196 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Bartholomews to occupy the country of Falkland Islands with an estimated population of 3,791.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Bartholomew” was recorded 2,612 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Bartholomew, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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