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Patress

Quick answerPatress is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "patrix" or related to "patroness," meaning a woman who is a patron or protector, with roots in the Latin "pater" (father) and the suffix denoting a female agent.

Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,322
TrendVintage
Peak year1965
Syllables2
Origin
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 8
Global rank#6,322

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Patress

Patress is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "patrix" or related to "patroness," meaning a woman who is a patron or protector, with roots in the Latin "pater" (father) and the suffix denoting a female agent.

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Etymology

Patress is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "patrix" or related to "patroness," meaning a woman who is a patron or protector, with roots in the Latin "pater" (father) and the suffix denoting a female agent. The name carries connotations of authority, protection, and sponsorship, particularly in religious or institutional contexts.

The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly among Catholic communities where patronesses of various causes and organizations hold spiritual significance; it saw some usage in medieval and early modern Europe but remains relatively rare in modern times.

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Patress currently ranks #6,322 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.

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