Patricia
A name of Latin origin meaning 'noble'.
Patricia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning 'noble'. It is the feminine form of the masculine given name Patrick. Another well-known variant is Patrice. According to the US Social Security Administration records, the use of the name for newborns peaked at #3 from 1937 to 1943 in the United States, after which it dropped in popularity, sliding to #745 in 2016. From 1928 to 1967, the name was ranked among the top 11 female names.
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Lore & Background
The name Patricia has a long history, with notable bearers including Patricia of Naples (died c. 665), an Italian Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. In the 20th century, the name was extremely popular in the United States, ranking #3 from 1937 to 1943. It remains common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking Latin-American countries, where it is pronounced [paˈtɾisiɐ] and [paˈtɾisja] respectively. Variants include Patrícia in Catalan and Portuguese, Patrizia in Italy, Germany and Austria, and Patrycja in Polish. In Romania, it was the 43rd most common name for baby girls in 2009.
In Their Own Story
The name Patricia has been borne by a wide array of individuals across many fields. In the arts, notable Patricias include American actress Patricia Arquette (born 1968), American singer Pat Benatar (born 1953), American author Patricia Cornwell (born 1956), and American novelist Patricia Highsmith (1921–1995). In politics, the name appears with Patricia Hewitt (born 1948), an Australian-born British Labour Party politician, and Pat Nixon (1912–1993), former First Lady of the United States. Other notable figures include American heiress Patty Hearst (born 1954) and convicted murderer Patricia Krenwinkel (born 1947).
Reader's Guide
The name Patricia has also been used for numerous fictional characters. In DC Comics, there is Patricia 'Patty' Spivot. Marvel Comics features Patricia Walker, the superhero Hellcat. The Peanuts comic strip includes the character Peppermint Patty. In the anime and manga series Lucky Star, a character is named Patricia Martin, with the nickname Patty. The name also appears in the video game Identity V for the survivor Patricia Dorval, and in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Morgana's human alter ego, Patricia.
Did You Know?
- The name Patricia is derived from the Latin word 'patrician', meaning 'noble'.
- Patricia was the #3 most popular name for newborn girls in the United States from 1937 to 1943.
- Hurricane Patricia is the strongest storm ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere.
- Patricia of Naples, an Italian saint, died around the year 665.
- The name has variants including Patrizia in Italy, Germany and Austria, and Patrycja in Poland.
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