Patrick
/P-AE-T-R-IH-K/
Nobleman, the slave who returned as a saint — Patrick was kidnapped from Roman Britain, enslaved in Ireland, escaped, and then returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary who converted an entire nation. His name carries the paradox of a nobleman who found his calling in bondage and the generous spirit of a man who blessed the people who had once held him in chains
See Patrick scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Patrick is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Nobleman, the slave who returned as a saint — Patrick was kidnapped from Roman Britain, enslaved in Ireland, escaped, and then returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary who converted an entire nation. His name carries the paradox of a nobleman who found his calling in bondage and the generous spirit of a man who blessed the people who had once held him in chains" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean, HongKonger, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese families, Patrick carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Patrick
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Patrick resonates in either tradition.
How Patrick sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Patrick breaks down into 6 phonemes: /P-AE-T-R-IH-K/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Patrick — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Patrick
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Names similar to Patrick
If Patrick resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Patrick
Common questions about Patrick
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick means "Nobleman, the slave who returned as a saint — Patrick was kidnapped from Roman Britain, enslaved in Ireland, escaped, and then returned to the land of his captivity as a missionary who converted an entire nation. His name carries the paradox of a nobleman who found his calling in bondage and the generous spirit of a man who blessed the people who had once held him in chains." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Patrick a boy or girl name?
Patrick is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Patrick?
Patrick is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
What are common nicknames for Patrick?
Common short forms of Patrick include Pat, Paddy, Rick.
What is the numerology of Patrick?
Patrick has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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