Patricia

I started liking it recently. It's not a vowel-heavy, soft name like many of the names that are currently popular, but I think it will definitely make a comeback at some point. And it doesn't bother me that this name is considered a 'Flash-in-the-Pans' name. Because if only timeless names were used, the choices would be very limited.

I think that Patricia has class to it. I don't like the name Pat though. That sounds like a boy's name.

This name should make a comeback.

I think Patricia is an absolutely gorgeous name! It’s my favorite name for a girl beginning with “P,” other than Pamela. If your name is Patricia, I bet that you’re an awesome person; every Patricia that I’ve met has been such. It’s an uncommon choice nowadays, so that’s also really nice.

It's far too dated. Maybe it will make a comeback in 50 years.

Female form of Patrick.

I don’t like the name and I dislike all the nicknames for the name. I particularly dislike “Trish.” It’s subjective. A rose by any other name including Patricia is still just as beautiful. And just because it’s not my cup of tea doesn’t mean the name doesn’t have it’s empirical merit and majestic history.

Patricia is a very nice name. In Spain it is a more or less popular name and is usually shortened to "Patri". I had a super pretty green-eyed mulatto classmate named that. She was friendly and got good grades. Also, it is a name with a noble and stately air. A good option, although I do not like Pat or Patty so much. It reminds me of the Spanish word for duck, which is "Pato".

Beautiful, although I would never use it.

I find this name okay but prefer its shortened version “Patty”. This is my mothers’ name, and she’s been called Pat, Trisha and Patty, but never Patricia. The downside is that it gets changed to one or all three of those inevitably. It also reminds me of the Patricians in Roman times which is the group of nobles where the name derived from. Patty is cute, sweet and pretty, but to me Patricia is very strange and not pretty or nice sounding. It’s not the worst, just nothing special.

Great name! Patricia is classic, just a good quality name, should be used more often!

It’s actually very pretty even though there is “Fat Patricia” (Fat Amy’s “real name”)

Such a pretty name, I don't know why people hate it. It's not popular, it doesn't sound clunky, many nicknames, what's not to love?

Agree with SaltyLemon, I like it.

Despise!

No. It doesn't do it for me. And the nickname, Pat, just makes it worse. Of course, good names are mostly subjective.

It sounds ugly in my opinion.

Very beautiful. Not sure why everyone is trashing on this name so much, especially on the nicknames. I know you guys are all more mature than that, so why not act like it?
Anyways. I really love this name. I associate it with my Grandmother, who bore this name. We were very close and I always called her “Grandma Pat”. Another association I have is with the children’s’ book author Patricia Polacco. I grew up reading all of the books she wrote and they hold a special place in my heart.
I really like the nicknames Pat and Trish. Pat is short and easy to spell and can be very cute on a toddler. Trish is more mature but still has that cute little flair and easy spelling. If my name was Patricia, I would love to go by Trish.

Yuck! This name is supremely ugly in my opinion. I hate the "P" sound, and the nickname Pat. Ewww!

Sounds ugly.

Pretty.

My name is Patricia and I wish that my mother did not name me that. It's not that I don't like the name Patricia. In fact I do think it's a nice name. However, in the United States where I live, the name Patricia seems to only ever be shortened to something like Pat, Patty, Trish, Tricia, or Patsy. When I was little, my family called me Patti and I didn't like it and wanted to be called Patricia. I asked to be called this since I was 18 and finally when I was in my 50s I put my foot down with my family, yet here I am at age 56 and they are still slipping up and calling me Patti occasionally, and even my husband referred to me as that in front of my family which annoyed the hell out of me! I have to continually correct people to get them to use the long form of my name, even after I carefully introduced myself as Patricia. So, if I want to make sure that people call me Patricia, I need to say that I go by the full version of my name just to make sure. I don't understand why people become so offended when you correct them about the proper usage of your own name as if they seem to have some right over the way you should be called rather than you having that prerogative. Had I to do it all over again, I would have changed my first name when I turned 18 because using the long form of my name has been so frustrating!

I don't meet a lot of girls named Patricia who are my age--in fact, I don't think I've ever met a girl named Patricia who was my age-- but I think the name might eventually make a comeback because of Vine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYJhnGpvwjw

This is one of my favorite names. I hope it makes a comeback for little girls soon. It's strange because I have never liked the name Patrick at all, but I think Patricia is lovely. I like the nickname Patti because of Patti Smith, or Patsy because of Patsy Cline. But if my name were Patricia, I would like to be called the full name.

My name is Patricia and personally I love my name! I'm named after my dad's grandmother or something and I'm 12 and I don´t think it's old for me. Also I let my friends nickname me Patty. It's a great nickname but maybe when I get older I might go by Trisha. I like the meaning of my name.

I think Patricia is a beautiful name. It is (in my opinion).

I love the name Patricia, but I dislike the nicknames like Patty etc. They are horrible and ruin this beautiful name. I like its meaning too. In my opinion it sounds elegant but strong at the same time, I really like it.

I don't particularly like this name, but it's Enya's middle name. I love Enya and that's why I have some nice associations with it. But the name itself is pretty wishy-washy.

This is one of my favorite names. I really like the Spanish pronunciation, the 'p' and 'sh' in English do sound a little strange, to be fair.
It's a name that would be hard to give nicknames or 'kriy8tiv' spellings to (although I guess patrycia might be an option... eugh) although I like Pat or Patty. Heck, you could go by Trisha or something if you wanted to.

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It brings to mind a sunny yellow. I really like this name on its own.

I am Patricia and I am soo proud of it, I don't think there's a name that describes me more than my name. Soo happy to be young Patricia.

I agree with some of the previous comments that Patricia seems like a rather stuffy name. Also, not a fan of any of the nicknames.

The name itself is absolutely beautiful, though I can't say I love any of the nicknames. If I named my daughter this, she might end up having to constantly correct people who try to give her a nickname! I love the meaning, though and could totally see myself using it.

Hi... my name is Patricia, what a lovely name, "noble and regal". The name just gives you this special feeling. To all the Patricias out there, love your name.

My name is Patricia and I recently turned 18, I've met three other women named Patricia in my life, one being my grandmother. I like how it is a 'classic name' and that it is a less common name for younger women/girls. I don't agree that it is an 'adult' name. I've gone by Patricia since I was seven, mostly because I hated being called 'Patty', and yes it always made me feel more mature and adult-like, but I loved it. I really dislike the nicknames Trish, Trisha, Patsy, Patty, and Pat though.

Beautiful name with a regal sound. It was top 10 in the 1940's so it's still suffering from being a "mom" name. I recently met a young girl named Patricia and thought it was so lovely! A nice break from all the Emmas, Olivias, and Sophias! I think it will make a big comeback in 10-20 years.

I really like the name Patricia. I have a puppy named Patricia and she is full of energy. Her middle name is Matilda, and she has a sister named Morticia. I call her Trish for a nickname. I much prefer the nickname Trish over Pat, Patty, and Patsy.

I am from South Africa and my name is Patricia. I love my name so much. I feel that it is unique from most feminine names. I get a hunch that most Patricia's are extremely attractive. Come to think of it, I did not know that my name means noble. To learn of this now confirms the way most people tend to "look up" to me.. I get it a lot, maybe it is the 'noble life' that I, disguisedly, lead, lol...

Patricia is my mom's name. I like it, but it sounds too formal for a kid. It suits adults more. Trust me, I've met young Patricias who always go by Tricia or Trish. It's a great, pretty sounding name but will get loads of nickname usage- my mom goes by Trish sometimes!

I don't really adore this name, but it's ok, although I would never consider it for my child. But, the funniest thing is that I know 3 sisters called: Patricia, Leticia, Lukrecia. Lolz.

Bad nicknames and a repulsive sound the syllables make together. There's also the Lucky Star character who annoys me greatly.

Strangely, I always thought Patricia was a male name. I dunno it seems masculine to me.

I hate all the nicknames. Pat, Patty, Patsy, Tricia, Trish, they're all bad. And I hate the male equivalent Patrick. So, I can't really say I like this name in itself. It sounds a bit stuck up somehow.

I LOVE THIS NAME! I used think nobody younger than 40 could bear the name, but then my aunt named her girl Patricia after her mother. We call her Trish and it totally suits her! I only wish I got to use it first! :(

Ick. I don't like this name at all. It sounds old and ugly. Whenever I write a story, I usually make the ugly and/or evil woman a Patrica. (although I love the masculine form, Patrick)

When I was a child I did not like my name, I thought my name was to big for me, when I entered Junior High every one called me Pat and I hated it! My name was Patrica! Why was every one calling me Pat? Now that I'm an adult, I love my name, I like the meaning of it, NOBLE, REGAL, I understand why I carry myself the way that I do. I love to hear men call my name,"Patricia", it's so delicious.

Patricia is okay, except that people always just automatically shorten it to Pat or Patty, which are horrible. It is my mom's name and she hates it. She goes by Trish, which is better than Pat, but she still doesn't like it.

Hate the nickname Trish, Tricia, Pat, Patty, Patsy etc. So I guess I hate the name! What good is a name when all the nicknames are UGLY!

I don't really like the name that much. It's just not my style.

This is my half sister's name and I think it's ok. It's an older name, I remember when she was little it just didn't work at all and we called her Trisha but now that she's older she'll only answer to Patricia. I also had a friend named Patricia and she hated it although I never understood why, it's better then Brunhilda or something!

My name is Patricia, and I like my name. I think its a strong name and isn't common for women in my age group (late 20's) to have my name.

This is my best friend's middle name. I like it all right as a middle name, but I think it's a little upper-class and snooty sounding as a first name. If you go by "Patty," though, it's better.

My best friend is named Patricia, and she loves it. Espeacially the "noble" part. It suits her well. It's a nice name.

My father's best friend from school whose last name was "Patterson" and who I believe I was really named after. Dad finally said after 70 some years, it was because it means "Princess", but I think it was after his best friend and I was glad about that. I love my name. In the baby book it said "Of Noble Birth", that allowed me to feel special and become successful in life. You can't be a Patricia and not feel special! It is Latin for Patricians.

Patricia is a name which is described: mean, strong, and don't lke to show your feelings and at times you will always need someone by your side.

Thats my name! Personally I hate it. I'm going to change it when I'm older.

My name is Patricia. It is beautiful and I like the meaning of it (noble one). The only bad thing about it is, that I live in Hungary and people always write it Patricía, which I don't like.