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Patrick (given name)

Патрик Ирландский (икона).jpg
Pronunciation /ˈpætrɪk/
German: [patʁɪk]
Gender Male
Name day March 17
Word/name Latin
Meaning Nobleman, patrician
Region of origin Worldwide
Related names Pádraic, Pádraig, Patricia, Paraic Patric, , Paddy, Patty

Patrick in its earliest form, can be found as the name derived from the Latin name Patricius (patrician, i.e. "nobleman"). Owing to the importance of Saint Patrick in Irish history, it is an especially popular name in Ireland. Other versions of Patrick include Patric, Patrik, Padraic, Pádraig, , and the diminutive Paddy.


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