Patrice
Meaning of Patrice
Patrice is a beautiful name for a baby girl with French origins. It is pronounced as pa-TREES in French (/pa.tʁis/) and puh-TREES in English (/pəˈtɹis/). The name Patrice is also associated with the variation Patricia. In terms of popularity, the name Patrice has seen fluctuation over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been less common, with around 6 to 8 occurrences per year. However, in the past, it had more popularity, reaching its peak in the 1970s and 1980s when it ranked among the top 400 names for newborn girls. Despite its decline in usage, Patrice remains a unique and elegant choice for parents looking for a name with French flair.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as pa-TREES (/pa.tʁis/)
English
- Pronunced as puh-TREES (/pəˈtɹis/)
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Notable People Named Patrice
| Patrice Lumumba - Patrice Émery Lumumba was a Congolese politician and independence leader who served as the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and played a significant role in the country's independence from Belgium. |
| Patrice Latyr Evra is a former professional footballer from France known for his leadership and skill as a left-back, having played for Manchester United and the France national team. |
| Patrice Bergeron-Cleary is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, all with the Boston Bruins, and achieved success in international competitions. |
| Patrice Chéreau was a versatile French director, filmmaker, actor, and producer known for his influential work in theatre and film, including the acclaimed movies La Reine Margot and Intimacy, as well as his significant contributions to the Bayreuth Festival. |
| Patrice Louise Rushen is an American jazz pianist, R&B singer, composer, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music director. |
| Patrice Talon - Patrice Guillaume Athanase Talon is the current president of Benin and a prominent businessman. |
| Patrice Lauzon is a Canadian ice dancing coach and former competitor who achieved two-time World silver medalist status with his wife Marie-France Dubreuil. |
| Patrice Yvonne Holloway was an American soul and pop singer, and songwriter. |
| Patrice Feussi - Patrice Emery Fongang Feussi is a Cameroonian former footballer known for his role as a right winger. |
| Patrice Roberts is a Trinidadian soca singer who performs with Machel Montano HD and is related to singer Bunji Garlin. |
| Patrice Martinez was an American actress known for her role as Carmen in the film Three Amigos and for starring in the early 1990s television series Zorro. |
| Patrice Njojo Byankia was the first Primate and Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of the Congo from 1992 to 2003. |
| Patrice Desbiens is a renowned Francophone Canadian poet known for his successful career in French-language poetry. |
| Patrice Franceschi is a renowned French adventurer. |
| Patrice Laliberté is a Canadian film and television director and screenwriter known for his award-winning short film "Overpass (Viaduc)." |
