![]() Stained glass window of Saint Patrick | |
Pronunciation | /ˈpætrɪk/ German: [patʁɪk] |
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Gender | Male |
Name day | March 17 |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Latin or Old English |
Meaning | Nobleman, patrician or unknown + ruler |
Other names | |
Nickname(s) | Pat, Paddy, Patty, Rick, Ricky |
Related names | Patricia, Pádraic, Pádraig, Pádraigín, Patrice, Patricio, Patryk |
Patrick is a male given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman name Patricius (patrician, i.e. "father", "nobleman").[1] Alternative meaning could be derived from Old English[2][3] elements Pǣga, of an unknown meaning, and rice meaning ruler.[1]