Patrick

Proper noun

Patrick (countable and uncountable, plural Patricks)

1. (countable) 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, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...
   • - 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 Patrick, she said.
     I liked that, being called after my da.
     - There are five Patricks in...1993, Roddy Doyle, Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, page 138
2. (countable) An English surname originating as a patronymic.
3. A village in Queensland, Australia; named for Patrick Creek, itself for Patrick, an Aboriginal assistant to Frederick Walker, Commandant of the Native Police.
4. A parish of the sheading of Glenfaba, Isle of Man.
5. A town in South Carolina, United States; named for railroad official John T. Patrick.
6. An unincorporated community in Nevada, United States; named for rancher Patrick McCarran.