Patsy
Meaning of Patsy
The name Patsy is a charming and versatile unisex name with a rich history and cultural significance. Originating as a diminutive of the names Patrick or Patricia, Patsy has roots in both Irish and English-speaking cultures. In Irish, it is pronounced as PAHT-see (/ˈpɑːtsi/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced as PAT-see (/ˈpætsi/). Historically more popular as a feminine name, Patsy was frequently used throughout the mid-20th century in the United States, peaking in popularity during the 1940s and 1950s. Despite its decline in recent decades, it has maintained a steady presence with occasional use for newborns each year. The name Patsy evokes a sense of nostalgia and timeless charm, often associated with iconic figures such as country music legend Patsy Cline. Whether chosen for its vintage appeal or its gentle sound, Patsy remains an endearing choice for parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their child.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as PAHT-see (/ˈpɑːtsi/)
English
- Pronunced as PAT-see (/ˈpætsi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Patsy
| Patsy Cline was a highly influential American singer known for her crossover success in country and pop music. |
| Patsy Matsu Mink was a trailblazing American politician known for her advocacy of women's rights and education, serving as the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress. |
| Patsy Reddy - Dame Patricia Lee Reddy is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman who served as the 21st governor-general of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021. |
| Patsy Ramsey - Patricia Ann Ramsey was an American beauty pageant winner and the mother of JonBenét Ramsey, a child beauty pageant queen who tragically passed away in 1996. |
| Patsy Ruth Miller was an American film actress known for her role as Esméralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) alongside Lon Chaney. |
| Rubye Rose Blevins, also known as Patsy Montana, was a pioneering American country-western singer and songwriter, known for her million-selling single "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" and her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. |
| Patsy Swayze - Yvonne Helen "Patsy" Swayze was an American film choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor, known for her work on movies such as Urban Cowboy, Liar's Moon, and Hope Floats, and as the mother of actors Patrick Swayze and Don Swayze. |
| Patsy O'Hara was an Irish republican hunger striker and member of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA). |
| Patsy Cornwallis-West - Mary Adelaide Virginia Thomasina Eupatoria "Patsy" Cornwallis-West was an Irish-born aristocrat and a prominent mistress of the future King Edward VII. |
| Patsy Evelyn Ann Riggir is a renowned New Zealand country and western singer and songwriter who has appeared on various television shows and had her own show, Patsy Riggir Country, in 1986. |
| Patsy Wolfe - Patricia (Patsy) Mary Wolfe is a retired Australian lawyer and judge who served as the first female Chief Judge of the District Court of Queensland from 1999 to 2014. |
| Patsy McGlone is an Irish politician from Ballinderry in Northern Ireland, serving as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Mid Ulster and Deputy Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. |
| Patsy Groogan - Patrick "Patsy" Groogan is an Irish republican politician. |
| Patsy Ann Terrell, a Democrat, served as a representative for the 102nd district in the Kansas House of Representatives until her passing at the age of 55. |
| Patsy Sweeney, known as the "Manchester Whirlwind," was an American lightweight boxer with Irish heritage. |
