The Patricia Namelisting Why Patricia? Well, Patricia is a wonderful name! I know several Patricias and two of them are very dear friends. I applied for this namelisting to give them a big surprise and to let them know how much I appreciate them both (although they should know that by now!) So, Eeyore (Pat) & Patricia, this one is for you *hugs* Meaning of Patricia The name Patricia is pronounced pa-TRISH-ah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "noble; patrician." Feminine form of Patrick. The Romans once were divided socially and politically into two major classes, the plebeians and the patricians. To be patrician meant one was highly ranked, an aristocrat. The name became popular when it was used for one of Queen Victoria's granddaughters. Info found at Think Baby Names. From the Roman name Patricius, which meant "nobleman" in Latin. A 5th-century saint, the patron saint of Ireland, adopted this name (his birth name was Sucat). During his youth he was captured by Irish raiders and enslaved, but after six years of servitude he escaped to his home in Britain. Eventually he became a bishop and went back to Ireland as a missionary, where he succeeded in Christianizing the entire country. Info found at Behind the Name. Famous - Singers: Patti LaBelle (Patricia Louise Holt), Pat Benatar (Patricia Mae Andrzejewski), Patricia Thelma "Little Pattie" Amphlett - Actresses: Patricia Neal, Patricia Arquette, Patricia Hitchcock (daughter of Alfred Hitchcock) - Authors: Patricia Cornwell, Patricia Highsmith - First Lady: Patricia Ryan Nixon - Royalty: Princess Patricia of Connaught , later Lady Patricia Ramsay (17 March 1886–12 January 1974) was a member of the British Royal Family, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. She was the first member of the Royal Family to formally relinquish her title of a British princess and the style of Her Royal Highness. Info found at Wikipedia.