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Patricia

pə-TRISH-ə

Popularity

#1302

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,578,408

Peak Year

#56,574 in 1951

First Recorded

1884

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Patricia is a Latin name meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'. It is the feminine form of Patrick, which derives from the Latin 'patricius'.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Patricia Arquette

    American actress known for her film work.

  • Patricia Highsmith

    American novelist, known for psychological thrillers

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Personality Traits

ElegantStrongIndependentConfident

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