Meaning & History
Patric is the Occitan form of Patrick, as well as a Swedish variant spelling. Occitan is a Romance language spoken in southern France, Monaco, and parts of Italy and Spain. In Occitan, the name Patric is primarily used in the Limousin dialect, as recorded in Yves Lavalade's 2010 dictionary of Occitan usage.
The name ultimately derives from the Latin Patricius, meaning "nobleman." This was adopted as a name by Saint Patrick, the 5th-century patron saint of Ireland. Originally named Sucat, he was a Romanized Briton captured by Irish raiders and enslaved for six years. After escaping, he became a bishop and returned to Ireland as a missionary, traditionally credited with Christianizing the country. The name Patrick came into use in Ireland only after the 17th century, as it was previously considered too sacred for everyday use.
Related Names
In addition to Patrick, the name is related to Patrik, a Swedish and Slovak variant. Other cognates include Padrig (Welsh), Pat and Patsy (English and Irish), Patrice 1 (French), and Pádraig (Irish).
- Meaning: Nobleman
- Origin: Occitan and Swedish form of Patrick
- Type: Given name (masculine)
- Usage Regions: Occitania (southern France), Sweden
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Patric