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Pattye
How to Pronounce Pattye
Pronounced PAT-ee /ˈpæt.i/Medium
Meaning: Pattye is an elaborated spelling of Patty, the affectionate short form of Patricia, from the Latin patricius meaning noble or of the patrician class. It carries Patricia's meaning in a cozy, informal shape.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pattye is a decorative spelling of Patty, the diminutive of Patricia from the Latin patricius, noble. In its era, short forms like Patty were often recorded as given names, and spellings such as Pattye added a personal touch.
It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its high around the early nineteen-thirties. A girl named Pattye then would be of great-grandmother age today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Pattye mean?
It is a spelling of Patty, a pet form of Patricia, from the Latin for noble.
How do you pronounce Pattye?
It is said PAT-ee /ˈpæt.i/, two syllables with the stress at the front.
Is Pattye a boy or girl name?
Pattye has been used as a girl's name.
How popular is Pattye?
It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its high in the early nineteen-thirties.