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Patten

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How to Pronounce Patten

Pronounced PAT-uhn /ˈpæt.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Patten, itself linked to Patton/Patrick (a diminutive of names from the Latin patricius, 'nobleman') or to the wooden overshoe called a patten. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname pick: Patten echoes Patton and Patrick (said 'PAT-uhn'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English surname Patten, itself linked to Patton/Patrick (a diminutive of names from the Latin patricius, 'nobleman') or to the wooden overshoe called a patten. As a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.

History & Origin

Patten is an English surname linked to Patton/Patrick, and separately to the wooden overshoe called a patten. As a given name it reads as a modern surname pick; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'PAT-uhn').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Patten is an English surname tied to Patton and Patrick — carried into modern first-name use as a tidy two-beat pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'PAT-uhn').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Patten — English surname; Patton/Patrick link; uncertain

Variations

PattonPatenPattin

Nicknames

PatPatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patten mean?

Patten is an English surname tied to Patton/Patrick; as a first name its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Patten?

It's said PAT-uhn /ˈpæt.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Patten a boy or girl name?

Patten is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Patten?

Patten is an extremely rare name in the U.S.