Female Name
Patty
ˈpæt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
Animal Crossing characters
Bob Dylan songs
candy
Charles Dickens characters
Charlie Brown characters
child actors
country music singers
currently out of the US top 1000
Dharma and Greg characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
45/100
classic65%
youthful80%
informal140%
common120%
natural80%
wholesome80%
strong80%
boring80%
simple160%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Patty is a name that originally served as a variant of Matty, a diminutive form of Martha that was popular in the 17th century. Over time, it has evolved to become more commonly associated as a diminutive of Patricia. The name Patty carries with it a sense of familiarity and endearment, often used to denote affection or closeness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Matty
Evolution:
From a diminutive of Martha to a diminutive of Patricia
Source:
Historical linguistic records