Boy
Aramaic/Hebrew
1 syllable
Bart
BART
/bɑrt/
"Son of the farmer" — a punchy short form with biblical roots and cartoon fame
Bart is a short form of Bartholomew, from the Aramaic Bar-Talmay meaning son of Talmai, a name meaning farmer or one who abounds in furrows. Bartholomew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. In modern culture, Bart Simpson from The Simpsons gave the name a mischievous, irreverent persona that charmed millions.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesBart
GenderBoy
OriginAramaic/Hebrew
Root WordBar-Talmay
MeaningSon of Talmai, farmer's son
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1955
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayAugust 24
Nicknames
BBarty
About the Name Bart
Bart means son of Talmai in Aramaic, from the full name Bartholomew. Talmai means farmer.
Bart is a nickname for Bartholomew, an Aramaic-origin name carried by one of Jesus's twelve apostles.
Bart peaked mid-20th century and is now uncommon, though Bart Simpson keeps it culturally visible.
Bart James, Bart Allen, and Bart Eugene are solid, no-nonsense traditional combinations.
Bart suggests a free spirit, a sense of humor, and an independent streak — very much the Bart Simpson effect.
The spelling is simply Bart. The full form Bartholomew is also used, with Bart as the everyday short form.
Personality of Bart
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Bart
Creativity
74%
Elegance
45%
Independence
85%
Intelligence
68%
Strength
72%
Warmth
80%
Famous People Named Bart
B
Bart Simpson
Iconic animated character from The Simpsons, the mischievous 10-year-old
B
Bart Starr
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Green Bay Packers to five championships
B
Bartholomew the Apostle
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, believed to have preached in India and Armenia
Middle Names for Bart
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Bart
Bart James
Bart Allen
Bart Wayne
Bart Lee
Bart Scott
Bart Ray
Bart Eugene
Bart Franklin
Bart Dean
Bart Dale
Names Similar to Bart
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Bart
33 AD
Bartholomew the Apostle becomes one of the twelve disciples of Jesus
1572
The St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre makes the name historically significant in France
1955
Bart reaches peak popularity in the United States
1989
Bart Simpson premieres on The Simpsons, creating an enduring cultural icon
Numerology & Symbolism of Bart
5
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🌸
Lucky Flower
Chamomile
Bart Around the World
How Bart is written in different languages and scripts
بارت
Arabic
バート
Japanese
Барт
Russian
바트
Korean
巴特
Chinese
Βαρτ
Greek
बार्ट
Hindi
בארט
Hebrew
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