The nameBarthélemy
Barthélemy is the French form of Bartholomew, a boy's name of Aramaic origin meaning "son of Talmai". It is the name of an apostle.
- Boy's name
- Aramaic
- Feast day
Meaning
Barthélemy comes from the Aramaic bar Talmai, "son of Talmai".
Origin
Aramaic. Saint Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles. The St Bartholomew's Day massacre took place in 1572.
History
The name has been quietly coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
Popularity of the name Barthélemy
Barthélemy in France
Barthélemy was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,480 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Barthélemy. Half of all babies named Barthélemy in France were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 42 births a year.
Barthélemy in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Barthélemy mean?
Barthélemy comes from the Aramaic bar Talmai, "son of Talmai".
What is the origin of the name Barthélemy?
Aramaic. Saint Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles. The St Bartholomew's Day massacre took place in 1572.
Is Barthélemy a girl's or a boy's name?
Barthélemy is a boy's name.