Known fondly as St. Barts, Columbus bestowed his brother's name, Bartholomew, on the island when he sailed past in 1493.
Columbus was an only child and never named any islands.
mnli hypothesis: Columbus was an only child and never named any islands. premise: Known fondly as St. Barts, Columbus bestowed his brother's name, Bartholomew, on the island when he sailed past in 1493.