APR 27, 25.. PATTI’S VERY OWN HOLIDAY..

Thank You so very VERY much NATIONAL TODAY for today’s Holiday featuring Patti.

Hi Patti!

Are you a Patricia? If so, then this is your day!

National Patricia Day is celebrated on April 27.

‘Patricia’ is a regal name meaning ‘noble.’

The name Patricia is a feminine name with Latin origins meaning ‘noble.’ The name Patricia is derived from the Latin ‘patrician,’ which means ‘an aristocrat or nobleman.’ The masculine form of this name is Patrick. Common nicknames include ‘Pat,’ ‘Patty’, ‘Patti,’ and ‘Patsy.’ Those wanting to branch out from this common and old-fashioned name may choose ‘Trish,’ or ‘Trisha’ as an alternative.

This classic and vintage name had been adopted by many famous singers and actresses throughout the years. If you’re thinking of choosing this name for your child, your Patricia will be in great company. 

The name Patricia has a long history in Ancient Rome beginning with The patricians.

The patricians were ruling class families in ancient Rome from around 500 B.C. This group ruled over Rome and controlled the government. The patricians owned most of the land inside Rome and gave land outside the city to the class below them, the plebeians. The plebeians sought to change this unjust social order and started a social movement called the Conflict of Order which lasted from 494 B.C. to 287 B.C. The movement helped the plebeians regain some of their rights. With the fall of the Roman Empire, the term shifted from being used as a high honorary title to becoming a term used for aristocrats and the bourgeoisie.

The name Patricia skyrocketed in popularity from 1937 to 1943, (Our Patti became Patricia in 1940 when she was born) becoming the third most used name in the U.S. Since then, it has dropped down. Some opt to use the alternative Patrice, which is used as a masculine name in France. It’s more commonly used as a feminine name in the U.S. This alternative had its ups and downs throughout the year while Patricia remained in the top 1,000.

In Greek, the name Patricia means ‘daughter of the nobility.’

There’s enough Patricia’s to fill a country! 1,569,201 Patricia’s were born in the U.S. alone since 1880, which is more than many countries!

How about that Patti?

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Patti and Cap

All three of the above excellent photos were snapped by Ginny!

Patti and her niece Eryn.

Wowie Patti !!

Cap and Patti

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