Patrice
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Patrice
Patrice derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "of noble birth" or "patrician," stemming from the Latin word "patricius" which referred to members of the Roman aristocratic class.
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Etymology
Patrice derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "of noble birth" or "patrician," stemming from the Latin word "patricius" which referred to members of the Roman aristocratic class. The name is primarily used in French-speaking regions and Catholic cultures, with notable historical figures including Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Patrice currently ranks #16,670 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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