Patsy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Patsy
Patsy is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, derived from the Latin "patricius" meaning "of noble birth" or "patrician." The name ultimately originates from the Latin root "patres" (fathers) and carries connotations of aristocratic status.
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Etymology
Patsy is a diminutive form of the name Patricia, derived from the Latin "patricius" meaning "of noble birth" or "patrician." The name ultimately originates from the Latin root "patres" (fathers) and carries connotations of aristocratic status.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom, with notable historical use in Irish Catholic communities; it gained popular recognition through figures like Patsy Cline, the American country music singer.
Patsy currently ranks #6,059 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.
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