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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Patrick
Patrick is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Patricus which means ‘nobleman,’ ‘of noble origin,’ or ‘patrician.’ The name also finds its origin in Old English in ‘Pǣga’ with no known meaning, and ‘rice’ meaning ruler. Patrick is said to be a common anglicized version of the Celtic name Padraig.
Patrick is a popular given name for boys and is also commonly used as a surname. In Ireland, the surname is usually of Scottish origin but is also said to be the shortened form of Mulpatrick and Fitzpatrick.
The name was commonly used by the Romans and was later adopted by the Irish. The name became especially popular in Ireland after Saint Patrick, a fifth-century missionary and bishop, used it. It became a popular name among the English and was often given to boys who were born on or around St. Patrick’s Day. The name spread throughout Europe and is now commonly used in many countries around the world. Saint Patrick is known for converting the Irish to Christianity and driving the snakes out of Ireland. The Irish celebrate his feast day on March 17th, which is now known as St. Patrick’s Day.
Patrick has several boy name variations, such as Patrice, Padraic, Padraig, Padruig, Patterson, Pattison, and Paterson. Nicknames such as Pat, Patsy, and Paddy are suitable accompaniments for the given name Patrick. The female equivalent of Patrick is Patricia.
The name has been regularly referenced in popular culture. Patrick Bateman is a popular character in Bret Easton Ellis’ novel ‘American Psycho.’ Sir Patrick Delaney-Podmore is also another character in the Harry Potter book and film series. In the TV show ‘The Mentalist,’ the lead character goes by the name Patrick Jane. Patrick Star is a popular character in the hit cartoon series ‘Spongebob Squarepants.’
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Famous People With The Name Patrick
- Patrick HenryAmerican attorney, planter, politician and orator, and founding father of the United States
- Sir Patrick Stewart OBEEnglish actor, nominated for Olivier, Tony, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Patrick O’Brian, CBEEnglish novelist and translator, best known for his Aubrey–Maturin series of sea novels
- Patrick Bruce MethenyAmerican jazz guitarist and composer, winner of three gold albums and 20 Grammy Awards and is the only person to have won Grammys in 10 categories
- Patrick Wayne SwayzeAmerican actor, dancer, and singer known for playing distinctive lead roles, particularly romantic, tough, and comedic characters
Patrick On The Popularity Chart
The name Patrick has witnessed a decline from 1990 onwards. Study the following graphs to get a better understanding.
Popularity Over Time
Widely popular in the 1980s, the name Patrick reached its peak in the year 1991. The name has since witnessed a decline in popularity.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name Patrick has witnessed a steady decline in its rank over time since reaching its highest rank of 12,107 in 1983. However, the name has gone down in rank since.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Patrick
If you like the sound of Patrick, take a look at these other names which are variations of the name Patrick.
Names With Similar Meaning As Patrick
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Name Numerology For Patrick
