Russian icon of Saint Patrick
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Pronunciation |
/ˈpætrɪk/ German: [patʁɪk] |
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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.