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Name Origin

Patsy is a diminutive of Patricia, which is of Latin origin, meaning 'noblewoman' or 'patrician.' Patsy carries a sense of familiarity and endearment.

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Famous People

Patsy Cline (1932-1963)

Country music singer

  • Pioneering female country singer
  • Influential in the Nashville sound
  • Numerous hit songs including 'Crazy' and 'Walkin' After Midnight'

Patsy Mink (1927-2002)

Politician

  • First woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress (1965)
  • Co-author of Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education