Pat
A short form of Patrick or Patricia, both derived from Latin patricius meaning of noble birth.
Meaning and origin
Pat stands as one of the most straightforward shortened forms of two major names: Patrick for boys and Patricia for girls.
How to pronounce Pat
| English (US) | PAT /pæt/ |
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