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
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Patrick is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “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”.
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 families, Patrick carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Patrick
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Patrick lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Patrick's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Patrick's saint & feast day →What does Patrick's numerology say?
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.
Patrick's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Patrick's full reading →
Does Patrick go with your family's names?
Patrick breaks into 6 sounds: /P-AE-T-R-IH-K/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Patrick sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Patrick beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Patrick — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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
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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.
Is Patrick a Christian name?
Yes. Patrick is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Patrick mean in Latin?
Patrick originates from Latin, where it 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."
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.
When is Patrick's feast day?
Patrick's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is March 17, linked to the patron saint of Ireland.
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