Patrick

Proper noun

1. A male given name.
   • Yes, by Saint Patrick, but there is, Horatio, And much offence, too. - c. 1599–1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, &...
   • - Are unusual names nice? - Yes. - Then why am I called Patrick? She laughed but only for a little bit. She smiled at me, I think to make sure that I knew she wasn't laughing at me. - Because your daddy's called...
2. An English surname originating as a patronymic.
3. A placename

   1. A village in Queensland, Australia; named for Patrick Creek, itself for Patrick, an Aboriginal assistant to Frederick Walker, Commandant of the Native Police.

   2. A parish of the sheading of Glenfaba, Isle of Man.

   3. A town in South Carolina, United States; named for railroad official John T. Patrick.

   4. An unincorporated community in Nevada, United States; named for rancher Patrick McCarran.

   5. Ellipsis of Patrick County.