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Name Origin

Patricia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman patrician class. It means 'noblewoman' or 'aristocrat'.

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Famous People

Patricia Arquette (1968-)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Patricia Clarkson (1959-)

Actress

  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
  • Tony Award nomination

Patricia Routledge (1929-)

Actress

  • BAFTA Award for Best Actress
  • Known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the sitcom 'Keeping Up Appearances'

Patricia Bath (1942-2019)

Physician, ophthalmologist, inventor

  • Inventor of the Laserphaco Probe, a device for cataract treatment

Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995)

Novelist, short-story writer

  • Best known for her psychological thrillers, including 'Strangers on a Train' and 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'

Patricia Neal (1926-2010)

Actress

  • Academy Award for Best Actress (Hud)
  • Known for roles in films like The Subject Was Roses and Breakfast at Tiffany's