Patrick (given name)
Patrick is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Patricius (patrician, i.e. "father", "nobleman"). Alternative meaning could be derived from Old English elements Pǣga, of an unknown meaning, and rice meaning ruler.
Stained glass window of Saint Patrick | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpætrɪk/ German: [patʁɪk] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Name day | March 17 |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Latin or Old English |
| Meaning | Nobleman, patrician or unknown + ruler |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Pat, Paddy, Patty, Rick, Ricky |
| Related names | Patricia, Pádraic, Pádraig, Pádraigín, Patrice, Patricio, Patryk |
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