Irish boy name
Partholón Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Partholón means early settler of legend. Old Irish name of the leader of an early group of settlers, later used as the Irish form of Bartholomew.
Partholón is the leader of the first group of settlers to reach Ireland after the flood, according to the Book of Invasions. He and his followers cleared land, dug lakes and introduced farming, before dying of a plague in a single week. In later Irish, the name Parthalán came to be used as the Gaelic form of Bartholomew. It is a rare name, but it is both ancient and Christian in history. Parthalán has a lovely rhythmic sound and suits parents who like unusual names with deep roots.
Variants of Partholón
ParthalánParthalonBartholomewPartholan
Partholón popularity: Ireland vs the US
Partholón does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Partholón mean?
Partholón means "early settler of legend". Old Irish name of the leader of an early group of settlers, later used as the Irish form of Bartholomew.
How do you pronounce Partholón?
Partholón is pronounced PAR-ha-lawn.
What is the origin of Partholón?
Partholón is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the leader of an early group of settlers, later used as the Irish form of Bartholomew.