Patricia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Patricia
Patricia derives from the Latin name Patricius, which means "of noble birth" or "patrician," referring to the upper class of ancient Rome.
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Etymology
Patricia derives from the Latin name Patricius, which means "of noble birth" or "patrician," referring to the upper class of ancient Rome. The name became widespread in Christian cultures following Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and gained particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Patricia currently ranks #1,336 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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