Patrice

Patrice is the French variant of the male first name Patrick and also an English form of the female name Patricia. The name has its roots in the Latin Patricius and the Latin term patricius, which means "noble, aristocratic, patrician."

What does the name Patrice mean?

The name Patrice, which originates from the French form of Patrick and the English form of Patricia, has its roots in the Latin Patricius as well as in the word patricius for "noble, aristocratic, patrician". Thus, Patrice carries the meaning "the noble one" or "the noble person". There are several related forms, including the male names Patric, Patricio, Patrik, Patrique, Patrizio, and Patryk, as well as the female forms Patricija, Patriece, Patrishia, and Patrizia. A common short form is Pat.

Where does the name Patrice come from?

The first name Patrice is derived from the Latin Patricius, an ancient Roman title for the aristocratic upper class, which comes from the Latin word patricius meaning "noble, aristocratic, patrician". The linguistic origin can be summarized as follows: patricius = noble, aristocratic, patrician (Latin) Languages: English, French.

How do you pronounce Patrice?

The pronunciation of Patrice is soft and flowing, with two to three syllables. It is pronounced as "Pa-tris" [paˈtʁiːs] or in French [paˈtʁis], with the emphasis on the second syllable. The long "i" gives the name brightness, while the gentle "-ce" at the end radiates a certain elegance and lightness. Patrice has a cultivated and stylish sound that appears refined and balanced, equipped with a Romanesque sound sophistication.

When is the name day of Patrice?

The name day of Patrice is celebrated on March 17, Saint Patrick's Day.

Popularity

In Germany, Patrice is among the common first names and currently ranks 4,024th in the list of the most popular male first names. The name reached its best position in 1930 at 208th place. In the last ten years, Patrice has been used as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,882nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,380th.

Nicknames & pet names

Paddy / Pat / Pati / Patti / Patty / Päty / Rice / Tice / Tici / Trice / Trici / Tricy / Trish

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alain Patrice Nganag (author)
• Patrice Anderson (American biathlete)
• Patrice Augustin (French football player)
• Patrice Bailly-Salins (French biathlete)
• Patrice Bart-Williams (German reggae singer)
• Patrice Beaumelle (French football player)
• Patrice Bernier (Canadian football player)
• Patrice Bianchi (American alpine ski racer)
• Patrice Bouédibéla (presenter)
• Patrice Brisebois (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Patrice Chereau (director and screenwriter)
• Patrice Collazo (French rugby player)
• Patrice de Mac-Mahon (French general and statesman)
• Patrice Derigobert Ollo N'Doumba (Cameroonian football player)
• Patrice Desilets (Canadian designer)
• Patrice Donnelly (American hurdler)
• Patrice Emery Fongang Feussi (Cameroonian footballer)
• Patrice Evra (football player, Manchester United)
• Patrice Fisher (actress from the USA)
• Patrice Holloway (actress from the USA)