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" Starr American football player
• Bartlett Sher American theater director
• Bartlett Yancey Jr., U.S. Congressman from North Carolina
• Bartlett Mullins English actor
• (Edward) Bartlett Cormack American playwright
• Josiah Bartlett signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

The name Bartlett in Pop Culture

• Bartlett's Familiar Quotations reference book
• Josiah Bartlet president on TV's "The West Wing"
• Dan Bartlett character in movie "Hot Pursuit"
• "Charlie Bartlett " 2007 movie
• Bartlett variety of pear