Patricia is a feminine

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origin. Derived from the Latin word '' patrician'', meaning 'noble', it is the feminine form of the masculine given name Patrick. Another well-known variant is Patrice. According to the US

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records, the use of the name for newborns peaked at #3 from 1937 to 1943 in the United States, after which it dropped in popularity, sliding to #745 in 2016.Popularity of a Name
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''ssa.gov'', accessed June 26, 2017 From 1928 to 1967, the name was ranked among the top 11 female names. In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking Latin-American countries, the name Patrícia/Patricia is common as well, pronounced in Portuguese and in Spanish. In Catalan and Portuguese it is written Patrícia, while in Italy, Germany and Austria Patrizia is the form, pronounced in Italian and in German. In Polish, the variant is Patrycja, pronounced . It is also used in Romania, in 2009 being the 43rd most common name for baby girls.

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Patricia of Naples Patricia of Naples (or Patricia of Constantinople) () (died ca. 665 AD) is an Italian virgin and saint. Tradition states that she was noble; she may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constant ...

(died c. 665), Italian Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint * Patricia Adams (1949-2020), American actress who used the stage name

Velvet Rhodes Velvet Rhodes (born Patricia Laura Adams; August 16, 1949 in Los Angeles, California-July 25, 2020 in Glendale, California), was an American actress, director, producer, musician, rock and theater critic, travel agent, advertising agent, and s ...

Patricia Angadi Patricia Clare Angadi (née Fell-Clark, 23 September 1914 – 26 June 2001) was a British portrait painter and novelist, perhaps best remembered for introducing the Beatles to Ravi Shankar. Early life She was born Patricia Clare Fell-Clark on 23 ...

(1914-2001), British portrait painter and novelist *

Patricia Arquette Patricia Arquette (; born April 8, 1968) is an American actress. She made her feature film debut as Kristen Parker in ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987) and has since received several awards, including an Academy Award, two P ...

(born 1968), American actress and director *

Pat Ashworth Pat Ashworth SRN, SCM, (1930 – 26 January 2023) was a British nursing sister who specialised in intensive care. Ashworth qualified at Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Jessop Hospital and Nether Edge Hospital ...

(1930–2023), British nursing sister *

Patricia Bell-Scott Patricia Bell-Scott is an American scholar of women's studies and black feminism. She is currently a professor emerita of women's studies and human development and family science at the University of Georgia. As an author, she has been widely col ...

, American scholar of women's studies and black feminism *

Pat Benatar Patricia Mae Giraldo (née Andrzejewski; formerly and still professionally Benatar ; born January 10, 1953) is an American singer and songwriter. In the United States, she has two multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, and 15 US ''Billboa ...

(born 1953), American singer *

Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron-Cleary (born July 24, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, all with the Boston Bruins. He served as Captain (sports), team captain f ...

(born 1985), Canadian former professional hockey player *

Patricia Boy Patricia A. Boy (born 1950) is an American businesswoman and politician who has served in the Indiana House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Boy represents Indiana's 9th House district, which contains Michigan ...

, American politician *

Patricia Bracewell Patricia Bracewell (born January 19, 1950) is an American author of historical fiction. She grew up in California where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in Engli ...

(born 1950), American author of historical fiction *

Patricia Brake Patricia Ann Kennedy (25 June 1942 – 28 May 2022), better known by her stage name Patricia Brake, was an English actress. She was best known for her role as Ingrid Fletcher, eldest daughter of Norman Stanley Fletcher, in the BBC sitcom ''P ...

(1942–2022), English actress *

Patricia Briggs Patricia Briggs (born December 21, 1965) is an American writer of fantasy since 1993, and author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. Biography Patricia Briggs was born in 1965 in Butte, Montana, United States. She now resides in Benton ...

(born 1965), American author * Patricia M. Bryson, American clubwoman * Pat Cadigan (born 1953), American author *

Patricia Clarkson Patricia Davies Clarkson (born December 29, 1959) is an American actress. She has starred in numerous leading and supporting roles in a variety of films ranging from independent film features to major film studio productions. Her accolades incl ...

(born 1959), American actress * Patricia "Tricia" Nixon Cox (born 1946), daughter of Richard Nixon * Patricia Hill Collins (born 1948), American scholar of feminism and gender *

Patricia Cornwell Patricia Cornwell (born Patricia Carroll Daniels; June 9, 1956) is an American crime writer. She is known for her best-selling novels featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta, of which the first was inspired by a series of sensational murders ...

(born 1956), American author * Patricia Dagban-Zonvidé (born 1960), Togolese politician *

Patti Davis Patricia Ann Davis (' Reagan; born October 21, 1952) is an American actress and author. She is the daughter of U.S. president Ronald Reagan and his second wife, Nancy Reagan. Early life and education Patricia Ann Reagan was born to Ronald and ...

(born 1952), American actress and author * Patricia Delgado, American ballet dancer *

Pat Dowell Pat Dowell is a member of the Chicago City Council representing the City of Chicago's 3rd ward in Cook County, Illinois. Dowell was elected in April 2007 in a runoff election against incumbent Dorothy Tillman. Dowell had lost to Tillman in 2003. ...

(born 1957), American politician * Patricia Emonet (born 1956), French alpine skier * Patty (singer) (born 1960), Japanese–American singer Patricia Fink * Patricia C. Frist (1939–2021), American businesswoman and philanthropist * Patricia Gaztañaga (born 1966), Spanish television presenter * Patricia Gibney, Irish author * Patricia Gómez (born 1971), Bolivian politician * Patricia Gonçalves (politician) (born 1971), Portuguese politician * Patrícia Gouveia (born 1987), Portuguese footballer * Patricia Grace (born 1937), Maori writer * Patricia Guerrero Acevedo (born 1956), Colombian lawyer and feminist activist. * Patricia Gutiérrez (born 1983), Venezuelan politician * Patricia Hernández (politician) (born 1980), Canary Island politician *

Pat Harvey Pat Harvey (born November 13, 1955) is an American broadcast journalist. She joined KCAL 9 in Los Angeles in 1989, and in 2010 began co-anchoring for KCAL sister station KCBS news at 5, 6 & 11 PM. She is the longest-running anchor in prime ti ...

(born 1955), American journalist *

Patricia Heaton Patricia Helen Heaton (born March 4, 1958) is an American actress. She began her career appearing in a recurring role in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC drama series ''Thirtysomething'' (1989–1991) and later appearing in the comedy film ...

(born 1958), American actress, comedian, producer and model * Patricia Hennin, Canadian multi-sport Paralympic athlete *

Patty Hearst Patricia Campbell Hearst (born February 20, 1954) is an American actress and member of the Hearst family. She is the granddaughter of American publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. She first became known for the events following her 197 ...

(born 1954), American heiress * Patricia Hewitt (born 1948), Australian-born British Labour Party politician *

Patricia Highsmith Patricia Highsmith (born Mary Patricia Plangman; January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character T ...

(1921–1995), American novelist *

Patricia Hodge Patricia Ann Hodge (born 29 September 1946) is an English actress. She is known on-screen for playing Phyllida Erskine-Brown in '' Rumpole of the Bailey'' (1978–1992), Jemima Shore in '' Jemima Shore Investigates'' (1983), Penny in '' Miranda ...

(born 1946), English actress * Patricia Hollingsworth Holshouser (1939–2006), American civic leader and nurse * Patricia Hunt, New Zealand chemist *

Patricia Hy-Boulais Patricia Hy-Boulais (born 22 August 1965) is a former tennis player. She turned professional on 12 October 1986. Early in her career she represented Hong Kong (since the beginning until the end of the 1987 season). She became a citizen of Canada ...

(born 1965), former tennis player *

Patricia Janečková Patricia Burda Janečková (18 June 1998 – 1 October 2023) was a Slovak coloratura soprano. At the age of 12, she was the winner of the Czech–Slovak television show ' in November 2010 and gained international recognition through the broad ...

(1998-2023), Slovak opera singer * Patricia Joudry (1921 – 2000), Canadian playwright and author. * Patricia Penn Anne Kemp, Canadian writer better known as Penn Kemp * Patricia Kalember (born 1956), American actress *

Patricia Krenwinkel Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel (born December 3, 1947) is an American convicted murderer and former member of the Manson Family. On August 9, 1969, Patricia Krenwinkel, Tex Watson, and Susan Atkins murdered pregnant actress Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring ...

(born 1947), convicted murderer *

Patricia Kennedy Lawford Patricia Helen Kennedy Lawford (May 6, 1924 – September 17, 2006) was an American socialite, and the sixth of nine children of Rose and Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. She was a sister of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Sena ...

(1924–2006), American socialite *

Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B singer and actress. She has been referred to as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Godmother of Soul". LaBelle began ...

(born 1944), American singer, songwriter * Patricia Lawson (1929–2019), Canadian multi-sport athlete and coach * Patricia Lemoine (born 1961), French politician * Patricia Littlechild (born 1965), Scottish sport shooter and neurosurgeon * Pat Lundvall, American lawyer * Patricia Madigan, Australian Catholic, interfaith leader, feminist writer * Patricia Magtanong (born 1994), Miss International Philippines 2019 * Patricia Mancilla (born 1966), Bolivian politician * Rooney Mara (born 1985), American film actress (born Patricia Rooney Mara) * Patricia Marroquín (born 1970), Guatemalan public figure and the incumbent First Lady of Guatemala * Pat Marsh (ice hockey) (1934–2017), British ice hockey administrator * Patricia Mayayo (born 1967), Spanish art historian * Patricia McConnell (born 1948), American ethologist, author, advice columnist, and radio host * Pat McDonagh (1934–2014), British fashion designer *

Patricia McKenzie Patricia McKenzie (born March 3, 1987) is a Canadian actress, producer, dancer and singer. Career Patricia is best known as an actress for her role in '' Cosmopolis'' and on television as Reena in '' Charlie Jade'' and Jenn in '' Naked Josh''. ...

, Canadian actress, dancer and singer * Patricia A. McKillip (1948–2022), American fantasy and science fiction writer * Patricia McPherson (born 1954), American actress * * Patricia Mountain, English politician * Patricia Navidad (born 1973), Mexican actress and singer *

Patricia Neal Patricia Neal (born Patsy Louise Neal; January 20, 1926 – August 8, 2010) was an American actress of stage and screen. She is well known for, among other roles, playing World WarII widow Helen Benson in ''The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (195 ...

(1926–2010), American actress * Patricia Newcomb (born 1930), American producer and publicist *

Pat Nixon Thelma Catherine "Pat" Nixon (; March 16, 1912 – June 22, 1993) was First Lady of the United States from 1969 to 1974 as the wife of President Richard Nixon. She also served as the Second ladies and gentlemen of the United States, second lady ...

(1912–1993), former First Lady of the United States * Patricia O'Connor, multiple people * Patricia O'Lynn (born 1989), Northern Irish politician * Patrice O'Neal (1969–2011), American stand-up comedian and actor * Patricia Owens (1925–2000), Canadian-born American actress * Patricia Petersen, Australian academic, politician, actress, playwright and director * Patricia Poleo (born 1965), Venezuelan journalist *

Pat Phoenix Patricia Phoenix (born Patricia Frederica Manfield; 26 November 1923 – 17 September 1986) was an English actress who became one of the first sex symbols of British television through her role as Elsie Tanner, an original cast member of '' ...

(1923–1986), British actress (born Patricia Phoenix) * Patricia Piccinini, Australian artist and sculptor * Patricia Quinn (disambiguation), multiple people * Patricia Redlich (1940–2011), Irish clinical psychologist *

Patricia Richardson Patricia Castle Richardson (born February 23, 1951) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Jill Taylor on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC sitcom ''Home Improvement (TV series), Home Improvement'', for which she was nominat ...

(born 1951), American television and film actress *

Patricia Routledge Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge ( ; born 17 February 1929) is an English actress and singer, best known for her comedy role as Hyacinth Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom ''Keeping Up Appearances'' (1990–1995), for which she was nominated for ...

(born 1929), British actress * Patricia Rozema (born 1958), Canadian film director, writer and producer * Patricia Ruanne (1945–2022), British ballerina *

Patrice Rushen Patrice Louise Rushen (born September 30, 1954) is an American jazz pianist, R&B singer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. At the 25th Annual Grammy Awards, her 1982 single, "Forget Me Nots", received a no ...

(born 1954), American

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, h ...

pianist, R&B singer, composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director * Pat Russell (1923–2021), American community activist and politician * Patricia Randall Tindale (1926–2011), English architect and civil servant * Patricia Salas O'Brien (born 1958), Peruvian sociologist and Minister of Education * Patricia Tudor Sandahl (born 1940), Swedish writer * Patricia Schady (born 1978), British astrophysicist * Patricia Seteco (born 1992), Angolan footballer * Trish Stratus (born 1975), Canadian

professional wrestler Professional wrestling, often shortened to either pro wrestling or wrestling,The term "wrestling" is most often widely used to specifically refer to modern scripted professional wrestling, though it is also used to refer to real-life wrest ...

, actress, and

yoga Yoga (UK: , US: ; 'yoga' ; ) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated with its own philosophy in ancient India, aimed at controlling body and mind to attain various salvation goals, as pra ...

instructor * Patricia Maria Vanzella, Brazilian pianist and professor of music *

Patricia Wettig Patricia Anne Wettig (born December 4, 1951) is an American actress and playwright. She is best known for her role as Nancy Weston in the television series '' Thirtysomething'' (1987–1991), for which she received a Golden Globe Award and three ...

(born 1951), American actress and playwright * Patricia Woodlock (1873 – ''alive in'' 1930), British artist and suffragette * Patricia Young, Canadian poet * Princess Patricia of Connaught (1886–1974), member of the British royal family *

Trisha Yearwood Patricia Lynn Yearwood (born September 19, 1964) is an American country singer. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single "She's in Love with the Boy", which became a number one hit on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Country Songs ...

(born 1964), American country singer

Fictional characters

* Patricia Dorval, a survivor in the video game ''

Identity V ''Identity V'' is a 2018 free-to-play asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game developed and published by the Chinese company NetEase(网易) in cooperation with Behaviour Interactive, creators of the similar game Dead by Daylight. Play ...

'' * Patricia Robertson (comics), Marvel Comics character * Patricia "Patty" Spivot, a character in

DC Comics DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...

* Patricia "Patty" O'Brien, a character in

Candy Candy is a Japanese series created by Japanese writer Keiko Nagita under the pen name Kyoko Mizuki. The main character, Candice "Candy" White Ardley, is a blonde girl with freckles, large emerald green eyes and long hair, worn in pigtails wi ...

* Patricia Walker, Marvel Comics superhero Hellcat * Patricia, Morgana's human alterego from '' The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea''

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