Bartlett
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Bartlett is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Meaning 'brightly famous' or 'son of Talmai'. It originates as an English surname.”, and peaked in popularity in 1925.
What Bartlett Means
“Meaning 'brightly famous' or 'son of Talmai'. It originates as an English surname.”
The Story of Bartlett
This strong English surname, meaning 'brightly famous,' carries an air of scholarly distinction and enduring reliability.
Bartlett is an English surname with roots suggesting 'brightly famous' or possibly derived from the Aramaic 'Talmai,' meaning 'son of Talmai.' It originated as a given name in the late 19th century, lending a distinguished and intellectual air.
The name 'Bartlett' carries an aura of intelligence and steadfastness. When you consider 'Bartlett' for your son, you imagine him possessing a reliable nature and a keen mind, a young man known for his integrity and brightness.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
John Bartlett
American publisher of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations.
Elisha Bartlett
American physician and medical writer.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 1925
Total Births
646
First Recorded
1890
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