Patricia is the Latin feminine of Patricius — from patricius, a member of the Roman aristocracy (the patrician class). **A canonical mid-century American name — ranked in the US top 10 from 1937 through 1965, peaking at #4 in 1937**. **Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995)** — American novelist of *Strangers on a Train* and *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. **Pat Schroeder (1940-2023)** — first woman elected to Congress from Colorado; congresswoman for 24 years. **Saint Patricia of Naples (c. 665-685)** was a Byzantine noblewoman who took religious vows to escape an arranged marriage.
Subject of countless mid-century American novels and films, including Patricia Bosworth's biographies.
Patricia reduces to eight — the number of noblewoman.