Patricia
Pronunciation: [ p-uhtr-IHSH-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,453
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Patricia is also used as a girl name, ranked #1299.
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About the Name Patricia
Patricia is a boy name .
Is Patricia a boy or girl name? Patricia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,453 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,299. Patricia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Patricia is currently ranked #38,453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Patricia include Pat, Pay, Patie, and Patrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Patricia include Patrick, Patricio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.