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Bartholomew

bar-THOL-oh-myoo4 syllables
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Son of the furrow; a biblical name. (Hebrew)

What does Bartholomew mean?

Hebrew: Son of the furrow; a biblical name.. Bartholomew is derived from the Aramaic name 'Bar-Talmay', meaning 'son of the furrow'. It is a biblical name associated with one of the apostles.

Is Bartholomew a good dog name?

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Bartholomew in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Bartholomew in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

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What kind of dog does Bartholomew suit?

Classic
Human name

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Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Bartholomew’s Dog Hotel Reputation

Did you hear about Bartholomew? The moment he checked in, all the other pups started calling him 'Barktholomew,' thinking he might be a famous pup from a doggy reality show!

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