Patrick Name Meaning
The name Patrick comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Patrick below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Patrick Name Meaning
Irish, English, French, GermanFrom the Latin name Patricius, which meant "nobleman". This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat. He was a Romanized Briton who was captured...
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