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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Patricia (or, historically, Patrick)
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- PAT-see
Patsy comes from English tradition as a pet form of Patricia, and historically of Patrick for boys. You may see it described as a standalone name, but that's not accurate — it's a nickname form, not an independent name in its own right. If you like Patricia but want something shorter and more casual, Patsy fits that role.
Meaning & Origin of Patsy
Meaning: Pet form of Patricia (or, historically, Patrick).
Origin: English.
A common claim: Sometimes taken to be a standalone name unrelated to Patricia. Actually: Patsy isn't independent – it's historically a diminutive of Patricia (and, for men, of Patrick).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Patsy
PAT-seeIPA /ˈpætsi/
Popularity of Patsy
Patsy peaked in 1936 at #52 with 4,196 babies given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #6,836 with just 17.
Names Like Patsy
These names have followed a similar path to Patsy in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Patsy mean?
Pet form of Patricia (or, historically, Patrick). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Patsy?
Patsy is pronounced PAT-see (IPA: /ˈpætsi/).
Is Patsy a popular name right now?
Patsy peaked at #52 in 1936 and is ranked #6836 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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