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Patrick

Pronunciation: PAT-rik (key)

Names related to Patrick: Padraig, Pat, Patrice, Patricio

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Origin of the name Patrick:

Derived from the Latin patricius (a patrician, a nobleman). The name was made famous by St. Patrick (c. 385 - 461), a Christian Breton and Roman citizen who was a missionary to and patron saint of Ireland.

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Comments and insights on the name Patrick: | Edit

In the Irish language, "Patrick" is spelt "Padraig" or Padraigh". There should be a "fada" on the first "a" - elongating the sound to "aw" as in "Paw drig".

Personal experiences with the name Patrick: | Edit

I fell in love with a Patrick and he broke my heart.

I'm sorry. My Patrick is a keeper! In my personal experiences, I have not known very many younger Patrick's...It's a very common middle name instead. However, I have known many, Many, MANY women who go by the name Pat.

Nicknames for Patrick: | Edit

Pat, Patsy, Paddy, Rick, Packy, Trick, Patch, Panda

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Famous real-life people named Patrick: | Edit

St. Patrick, well-known Catholic saint and patron of Ireland.
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Dempsey
Pat Buchanan
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stump - former lead singer/guitarist of Fall Out Boy and now solo artist

Patrick in song, story & screen: | Edit

Patrick, SpongeBob's starfish friend
Patrick O'Brian, secret identity of Plastic Man in DC comics
Patrick Jane, (portrayed by Simon Baker) is the protagonist on T.V. series "The Mentalist."