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Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Pesha is a feminine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins. Traditionally, it's considered a diminutive form of biblical names like Perpetua or Persian names meaning 'flower.' In some…
Spanish from Hebrew
"Easter"
Occasionally used in the Latino community, another Easter-related name.
Pasquette is a feminine French diminutive form of Pascal or Pasqua, names ultimately derived from the Latin 'Pascha' meaning 'Easter.' Historically used in French-speaking regions, Pasquette would…
English and Cornish variation of Pascale
Updates the old religious day name.
Italian
While Pasquale is a fairly common Easter name for boys, the female girl version is virtually undiscovered.
Pashka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian, Polish, and other Eastern European cultures. It is typically a diminutive form of Pavel/Pavla (the Slavic equivalent of Paul,…
English
"noblewoman"
An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.
Patya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, particularly Bulgarian and Russian, it often functions as a diminutive form of Patricia or Patritsia, meaning 'noble' or…
Pattia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Patty or Patricia. Patricia derives from Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of aristocratic birth.' This unique spelling…
Pattya is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Patricia or Patty. It combines the familiar friendliness of Patty with a unique ending that gives it a more exotic feel. The base name…
Latin virtue name
"ability to accept or tolerate inconveniences, and suffering without anxiety or anger"
Patience is a passive virtue turned engaging name, fresher than Hope, Faith, or even Charity. Its resemblance to the trendy Payton may be one reason that it returned to the US charts back in the 90's…
French variation of PATRICIA
"noble"
Patrice is a more modern-sounding and polished unisex alternative to Patricia.
Patsie is a feminine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of the patrician class.' This spelling variant,…
Diminutive of Patricia, Irish
"noble, patrician"
Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.
Patee is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Patti or Patty (diminutives of Patricia, meaning "noble"), or potentially derive from French roots where "pâté"…
English, phonetic respelling of Tricia, diminutive of Patricia
See TRICIA.
English, diminutive of Patricia
This sassy, spunky name was used for the mostly Irish jump-roping pigtailed girls of the thirties and forties -- and some Irish and Italian boys as well. Its most noted bearer was iconic country…
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Patie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin "patrician," meaning "noble" or "of aristocratic birth." This charming variation has Scottish…
