Patrik

Patrik is the Scandinavian and Slavic variant of the name Patrick, which has its origin in the Latin name Patricius. The meaning of the name is "the noble" or "the aristocrat," derived from the Latin adjective patricius, which stands for "noble, aristocratic, patrician."

What does the name Patrik mean?

Patrik represents a Scandinavian and Slavic form of Patrick and is derived from the Latin name Patricius. The meaning is "the noble" or "the aristocrat," which is traced back to the Latin word patricius, meaning "noble, aristocratic, patrician." The first name Patrik is especially widespread in Sweden and the Czech Republic, but it is also used in other Scandinavian as well as West and South Slavic countries. Variations of Patrik or Patrick include Patric, Patrice, Patricio, Patrique, Patrizio, Patryk, and the short form Pat.

Where does the name Patrik come from?

The name Patrik has its roots in the Latin Patricius, a historical name of the Roman upper class, derived from the Latin term patricius, meaning "noble, aristocratic, patrician." The Latin component patricius stands for "noble, aristocratic, patrician." The name is common in various languages such as Swedish, Scandinavian, Slavic, Slovak, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Patrik?

The sound and pronunciation of Patrik: The name Patrik has a two-syllable and compact structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Pa-trik" [ˈpatʁɪk], with the sound pattern largely corresponding to the variant with "ck." The simplified spelling gives the name a visually slimmer appearance, yet it sounds just as clear. Patrik has a powerful and straightforward sound - concise, factual, and distinct.

When is the name day of Patrik?

The name day for Patrik is celebrated on March 17, Saint Patrick's Day.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Patrik enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 891st on the list of the most common male first names. Patrik reached its best ranking in 1975 at 53rd place. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 400 times, placing it at 1,021st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 1,124th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Fußfett / Pa / Paddee / Paddel / Paddy / Padi / Pat / Patcho / PatFuß / Pato / Patschi / Patte / Patti / Pattl / Pit / Pädu / Ricky / Rik / Trick / Triki / Triky

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Famous people

• Patrik Andersson (former Swedish football player)
• Patrik Antonius (Finnish model)
• Patrik Anttonen (footballer from Sweden)
• Patrik Baboumian (weightlifter and strongman)
• Patrik Bärtschi (ice hockey player from Switzerland)
• Patrik Berglund (ice hockey player from Sweden)
• Patrik Carlgren (Swedish footballer)
• Patrik Carnback (Swedish ice hockey player)
• Patrik Cavar (Croatian handball player)
• Patrik Enberg (ice hockey player from Sweden)
• Patrik Fahlgren (Swedish handball player)
• Patrik Fichte (actor)
• Patrik Fitzgerald (English singer)
• Patrik Holomek (Czech football player)
• Patrik Ipavec (Slovenian footballer)
• Patrik Isaksson (Swedish musician)
• Patrik Jacko (Czech football player)
• Patrik Johancsik (Slovak football player)
• Patrik Juric (Austrian handball player)
• Patrik Kolar (football player from the Czech Republic)