Patrick (given Name)
Patrick in its earlist form, can be found as Patroclus (Ancient Greek: Πάτροκλος Patroklos "glory of the father"), Achilles' comrade in Homer's Iliad. Later forms of the name are 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 Padraic, Pádraig, Pat, Rick, Ricky and Patricia.
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Famous quotes containing the word patrick:
“And no one knows what’s yet to come.
For Patrick Pearse had said
That in every generation
Must Ireland’s blood be shed.
From mountain to mountain ride the fierce horsemen.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)