Patti
American singer Patti Page.
GenderPrimarily female
Origin
Word/nameEnglish
Meaningdiminutive of Martha, Patricia, or Patrick
Other names
Related namesMattie, Paddy, Patsy, Pattie, Patty

Patti, Pattie or Patty is a feminine given name.

Patti is generally derived from a short form or diminutive of Patricia, derived from the Latin word patrician, referring to the nobility. Usually spelled Patty, the name was also used as a short form of names such as Martha in the 18th century.[1]

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Notes

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 216. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
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