Bartlett

Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew, "son of the earth"
"son of the earth"

Bartlett Origin and Meaning

The name Bartlett is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the earth".

This one may well be an undiscovered choice for many parents - it has a fabulous meaning, a sturdy surname-name appeal that is very on trend right now and several great namesakes including the Bartlett pear and the tome of quotations. Despite that third T, it could also be a favorite of The West Wing fans wanting to evoke fictional president Jed Bartlet.

Famous People Named Bartlett

  • Bryan Bartlett "Bart" StarrAmerican football player
  • Bartlett SherAmerican theater director
  • Bartlett YanceyJr., U.S. Congressman from North Carolina
  • Bartlett MullinsEnglish actor
  • (Edward) Bartlett CormackAmerican playwright
  • Josiah Bartlettsigner of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

Bartlett in Pop Culture

  • Bartlett's Familiar Quotationsreference book
  • Josiah Bartletpresident on TV's "The West Wing"
  • Dan Bartlettcharacter in movie "Hot Pursuit"
  • "Charlie Bartlett" 2007 movie
  • Bartlettvariety of pear