Message: "Peter or Patrick?"

[Opinions] Peter or Patrick?

by Amazing

8/7/2006, 8:33 PM

When i was expecting my third son, he's now 10, i had the name Mark picked out, but my dh didn't want another name starting with "m" as my other son is named Michael. So i decided on Peter, but he liked Patrick and i didn't like it at the time, the due date was nearing so eventually i went with Patrick. Now i love the name Patrick, and i'm glad i went with it. Peter is just so plain next to Patrick. Patrick is just so handsome, his nn is Patch. Did i make the right decision? Thanks.

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- Laura617 (guest)

8/8/2006, 9:15 PM

Historical Note

According to the book Scottish Christian Names by Leslie Alan Dunkling (1978), in Scotland prior to the 20th century, it was a common misconception that Peter was a nickname for Patrick, due to the Gaelic spelling of Patrick (Patair/Padair).

So, you could have compromised on Patrick nickname Peter (or Patair)

- Britney (BritneyTamber)

8/8/2006, 9:50 AM

I like Patrick so much better. My only hesitation with Patrick is the possible nn of Pat which I very much dislike. But it looks like you've solved that with Patch. Cute! :)

Britney Tamber
dh Adam Jeffrey

- crazygal

8/8/2006, 8:13 AM

Well I personally much prefer Peter, but Patrick is a great name as well. And Patch is an adorable nickname.

- Sarah (slbond)

8/8/2006, 7:16 AM

They're both nice names, but if you're happy with your choice, then yes, you made the right one. :)

-- Sarah

- TJones

8/7/2006, 11:41 PM

Yes I think you did. Peter has alot of chance fot teasing IMO

- Diamante04

8/7/2006, 11:07 PM

I think you made the right decision if you like Patrick over Peter. I'd personally have to agree. Peter is nmsaa, which Patrick is very nice :)

Jennifer Nicole
Loving the Names:
Ariella Kathryn, Carrie Marie, Elisabeth Ava, Faith Alexandra, Michaela Reese, Sadie Elisabeth
Cade Preston, Deacon James, Grant William, Jude Hamilton, Roman Spencer

- Elena

8/7/2006, 9:58 PM

Only you can answer that question. It seems you feel you did.

I like both names and prefer Patrick and I really like the nick Patch. Pat is most definitely nms!

- Eden (eden_eli) +1

8/7/2006, 9:51 PM

It sounds like you did make the right decision,

since you seem to like Patrick better than Peter. I, on the other hand, like Peter much more than Patrick. That said, I think the nn Patch is absolutely adorable!

I wanna go to the crappy town where I'm a hero.

- lawruh

8/8/2006, 12:15 PM

I agree.

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- Chrisell +1

8/7/2006, 9:48 PM

Patrick has a bit more 'snap' than Peter, but I have to admit that I like Peter better. To me it has a delightful old-fashioned charm to it. Patrick is popular as well, while Peter is used less.

♦ Chrisell ♦

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.

- DLB

8/8/2006, 3:20 AM

Ditto.

- Eliz (not logged in) (guest)

8/7/2006, 9:08 PM

Lol, makes me think of Fall Out Boy!!!!!!!
ACK!
oh and to answer your question, Patrick is definitly a better name IMO.
Rick is always a possible nn for Patrick in high school....yeah, I'm weird.

- Stephanie Anne (wefrox)

8/7/2006, 8:59 PM

I love them both, but prefer Patrick. Patch is an adorable nn!

"I know that it is freezing, but I think we have to walk
I keep waving at the taxis, they keep turning their lights off
But Julie knows a party at some actor's West side loft
Supplies are endless in the evening, by the morning they'll be gone."

- Laura W

8/7/2006, 8:47 PM

Patrick is not a favorite name because I don't like Pat. Patch is cute though...but will it stick for much longer? A high schooler named Patch, hmm. I think I like Peter better, though not a fave either. Pete...hmm, don't like that much better. I think I like Mark best. Doesn't matter now though :)

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