Patricia

Also known as Patricia (first name), Patricia (given name)

Patricia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning 'noble', it is the feminine form of the masculine given name Patrick. Another well-known variant is Patrice.

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Given Name Revised.name: Patricia
Given Name Revised.image: Livia statue.jpg
Given Name Revised.caption: Roman empress Livia was a patrician
Given Name Revised.pronunciation: ,
Given Name Revised.gender: Female
Given Name Revised.meaning: Noblewoman, patrician
Given Name Revised.languageorigin: Latin
Given Name Revised.related names: Patrick, Pat, Patrice, Patsy, Patti, Tricia, Trish, Trixie, Patrizia

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According to the US Social Security Administration records, the use of the name for newborns peaked at #3 from 1937 to 1943 in the United States, after which it dropped in popularity, sliding to #745 in 2016. From 1928 to 1967, the name was ranked among the top 11 female names.

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