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Name Origin

Patrick is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician.' It was originally a Roman family name denoting someone belonging to the patrician class, the hereditary aristocracy of ancient Rome.

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Famous People

Patrick Stewart (1940-)

Actor

  • Star Trek role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
  • Extensive stage work including Shakespearean roles

Patrick Swayze (1952-2009)

Actor and Dancer

  • Starring roles in films like Dirty Dancing and Ghost
  • Successful career as a dancer before acting

Patrick Mahomes (1995-)

NFL Quarterback

  • Super Bowl Champion and MVP
  • Multiple NFL passing records

Patrick Dempsey (1966-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey's Anatomy
  • Successful racing career

Patrick Ewing (1962-)

Basketball Player and Coach

  • NBA Hall of Famer
  • Led the New York Knicks to multiple NBA Finals appearances

Patrick Bateman

Fictional Character

  • Protagonist of Bret Easton Ellis's novel 'American Psycho'