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Patrea is a feminine name with Greek roots, likely derived from the Greek 'patria' meaning 'homeland' or 'ancestry.' It can also be viewed as a feminized form of Patrick or Patricia, names stemming…
Trisa is a feminine name that likely emerged as a shortened form of names like Patricia, Beatrice, or Theresa, or as an alternative spelling of Teresa. With its crisp, bright sound and compact…
Italian
"native land"
As patriotic as a name can be.
English diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Long one of the most popular girls' names starting with P , Patti replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter but has now joined her in the retirement home.
Pati is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Spanish-speaking contexts, it often serves as a diminutive for Patricia, which derives from Latin meaning 'noble' or…
Diminutive of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
Back in Patricia's midcentury heyday, Patty/Patti was the plebeian nickname while Tricia/Trisha and Tish/Trish carried a snobby-yet-insubstantial image associated with then First Daughter Tricia…
Trishia is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Patricia or Tricia. The name Patricia derives from Latin roots meaning "noble" or "of noble birth," and Trishia carries this…
Trisia appears to be a variant spelling of Patricia or Trisha, bearing a feminine quality with its soft ending. The name likely shares the same Latin origins as Patricia, derived from 'patrician'…
Patsey is a feminine name with English origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Patricia or Martha. The name carries a vintage charm and folksy appeal that evokes rural Americana and…
Patsi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth.' This playful spelling variant of the more…
Pattie is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of the patrician class.' This friendly, approachable variant…
Pattee is a feminine name with possible French origins, potentially derived from the surname Pattee or Patty, which itself may be a diminutive of Patricia (meaning "noble"). The name could also…
Pattey is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Patty, which itself originated as a diminutive of Patricia. The root name Patricia derives from Latin 'patricius,' meaning 'noble' or…
Native American, Omaha
"yellow bird"
Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
Pawla is the feminine form of Paul, with a distinctive spelling that reflects Eastern European linguistic influences, particularly Polish. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning…
French, feminine variation of Paul
This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.
Short form of Amapola, Arabic
"poppy"
Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.
"small"
Pauline had its moment of glory a century ago, when movie audiences were thrilling to the silent serial The Perils of Pauline , released in 1914. A Top 50 name in the US between 1908 and 1930, it…
French, feminine diminutive of Paul
It's interesting how names imported to the US from other countries and cultures have fashion cycles based on their culture of origin. Paulette along with cousins Annette and Claudette were the most…
Polline is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Pauline, derived from the Latin name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble.' Alternatively, it could connect to Apollo in…
