Patrick from the Latin name Patricius, which meant "nobleman". This name was adopted in the 5th-century by Saint Patrick, whose birth name was Sucat. He was a Romanized Briton who was captured and enslaved in his youth by Irish raiders. After six years of servitude he escaped home, but he eventually became a bishop and went back to Ireland as a missionary.
Saintly namesake: Saint Patrick was a 5th-century missionary and bishop, celebrated for bringing Christianity to Ireland. He is the most famous saint named Patrick. (March 17 · 5th century)
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