Patrice

/ˈpætrɪs/ noun

Definition

A masculine given name of Latin origin, relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.

Etymology

From Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'of noble birth,' related to 'pater' (father) and 'patricius' (patrician, a noble). The name literally refers to someone from the noble class.

Kelly Says

Patrick and Patrice are the same name in different languages—Patrick is the English/Irish version while Patrice is French, but they both trace to Saint Patrick, showing how saint names traveled across languages and cultures.

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