Patsy
A variant of Patty or diminutive of Patrick, ultimately derived from Latin patricius meaning of noble birth.
Meaning and origin
Patsy developed as a variant nickname form within the Patrick and Patricia name families, particularly in Irish and English traditions.
How to pronounce Patsy
| English (US) | PAT-see /ˈpætsi/ |
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