A popular name in Ireland, since it is the name of the country's patron saint. The name means 'nobleman' and is derived from the Latin 'patricius'.
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From The Name Book: Over 10,000 Names - Their Meaning, Origins, and Spiritual Significance by Dorothy Astoria.
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