Patricia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Patricia means "noble" or "of noble birth". It is derived from the Latin word "patricius", which means "a member of the Roman nobility".
Pronunciation
pa-TREE-sya(Latin American Spanish)
pa-TREE-thya(European Spanish)
pa-TREE-tsya(German)
puh-TRISH-uh or puh-TRISH-ee-uh
pə-TRISH-ə(English)
Popularity
Patricia has been a relatively common name in many English-speaking countries. In the United States, it was one of the top 20 most popular names for girls in the 1940s and 1950s. However, its popularity has declined in recent years and it is no longer among the top 100 names.

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Patricia Name meanings & History

The name Patricia means "noble" or "of noble birth". It is derived from the Latin word "patricius", which means "a member of the Roman nobility". Feminine form of Patricius (see Patrick). In medieval England this spelling appears in Latin documents, but this form was probably not used as the actual name until the 18th century, in Scotland [1]. Patricia is a popular name for baby girls, and can be used for both first and middle names.

Zodiac Sign of Patricia: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Patricia:

P: Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Political,Passive

A: Argumentative,Action,Aggressive,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious

T: Truth,Testy,Tireless,Touchy,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

C: Cute,Clever,Choice,Curious,Candid,Chatty,Copycat

Patricia is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Patricia include actress Patricia Arquette, former First Lady Patricia Nixon, and author Patricia Cornwell.

2.) Patricia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) noblewoman. See also Payten,Peyton,Tricia,Trisha,Trissa.

Other Forms: Patresa, Patrica, Patricah, Patricea, Patriceia, Patrichea, Patriciah, Patriciana, Patricianna, Patricja, Patricka, Patrickia, Patrisia, Patrissa


3.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Feminine form of Patrick, which is derived from the Latin patricius (a patrician). (PAH-TREE-SHA)


4.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat). Short: Pat, Tricia. Pet: Patti, Patty. (PAH-TRISH-AH)


5.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patricius (a patrician, a noble aristocrat). The name became popular after its association with Princess Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth (b. 1886), who was known as Princess Patricia. Short: Pat, Tricia, Trisha. Pet: Patsy, Patti, Pattie, Patty. (PAH-TRISH-AH)


6.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Popular feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat, noble). See PATRICK (Male Names). Padraigin is the Gaelic form. Short: Pat. Pet: Paddy, Patty. (PAH-TRISH-AH)


7.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: Feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat, noble). Short: Pat, Tracia. Pet: Pattie, Patty. (PAH-TREE-SEE-AH)


8.) Patricia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) woman of nobility; unbending

Other Forms: Pat, Patrisha, Patsie, Patsy, Patti, Pattie, Patty


9.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Derived from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat). Var: Patriciana, Patrisa, Patrisia, Petricia. Short: Pat, Tricia. Pet: Pati. (PAH-TREE-SEE-AH)


10.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: French

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Patricia is a feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat). Var: Patriciane. (PAH-TREE-SHA)


11.) Patricia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Noble

Other Forms: Patricjia, Patricya, Patrycia, Patrycja


12.) PATRICIA (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Feminine form of Patrick, which is from the Latin patricius (a patrician, an aristocrat). The name became popular after its association with Princess Victoria Patricia Helena Elizabeth (b. 1886), who was known as Princess Patricia. (PAH-TREESH-AH)


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