Patricia

Noblewoman; linked to Patricia Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon.

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Patricia meaning & origin

Patricia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Noblewoman; linked to Patricia Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon.". Listed origin: Latin.

Pronunciation

puh-TRISH-uh

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Patricia. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

PatTrish

Middle Name Ideas

  • Patricia Ann
  • Patricia Marie
  • Patricia Lynn

Famous Namesakes

  • Patricia Nixon

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patricia

What does the name Patricia mean?

Patricia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Noblewoman; linked to Patricia Nixon, wife of President Richard Nixon.". Listed origin: Latin.

How do you pronounce Patricia?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is puh-TRISH-uh. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Patricia?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Patricia. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Patricia?

Ideas to try include Pat, Trish. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Patricia?

Try Patricia Ann, Patricia Marie, Patricia Lynn aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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