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Patti

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Pronounced PAT-ee /ˈpæt.i/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Patricia, from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of the patrician class.' A warm, retro nickname-name, tied to singer Patti Page and others.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm retro name: Patti is a pet form of Patricia ('noble') (said 'PAT-ee'). Friendly and vintage.
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA pet form of Patricia, from the Latin patricius, 'noble; of the patrician class.' A warm, retro nickname-name, tied to singer Patti Page and others.
U.S. rank (2018)#13460 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 44,705

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195818882018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Patti shortens Patricia ('noble'), from the Latin patricius. It reads warm and vintage — rare in the U.S. today as a full given name (said 'PAT-ee').

It appears only rarely in recent U.S. data. Extremely rare, retro, and warm.

Did you know? Patti is a pet form of Patricia, from the Latin for 'noble; patrician' — a friendly, retro nickname-name carried by stars like Patti Page and Patti Smith (said 'PAT-ee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Patti — A Patricia pet form ('noble'). audio false.

Variations

PattyPattiePatsy

Nicknames

PatPatty

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Patty— a spelling twin
Patsy— a like Patricia pet form
Tricia— a like short form of Patricia
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Patti mean?

Patti is a pet form of Patricia, from the Latin for 'noble; patrician.'

How do you pronounce Patti?

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

Is Patti a boy or girl name?

Patti is a girl's name.

How popular is Patti?

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

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