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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

Paterson

OriginEnglish
Meaning"son of Peter"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#5371

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Variation of Patterson

Famous Patersons

  • Paterson Joseph

    British actor

Paterson in pop culture

  • "Paterson

    " poetry collection by William Carlos Williams

  • "Paterson

    " 2016 film

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Irish Baby Names Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

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