Patrick in its earliest form, can be found as the name derived from the
Latin name
Patricius (
patrician, i.e. "nobleman"). Owing to the importance of
Saint Patrick in Irish history, it is an especially popular name in
Ireland. Other versions of Patrick include Patric, Patrik,
Padraic, Pádraig,
Pat, Rick,
Ricky,
Patricia and the diminutive
Paddy.