Patsy

Patsy is an English diminutive of Patricia, which derives from the Latin patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "patrician," a title originally denoting members of the Roman aristocratic class. The name came into wide use in the English-speaking world following the popularity of Patrick and its feminine form Patricia, particularly in Ireland and Britain. Patsy enjoyed considerable popularity as an independent given name through the mid-twentieth century, borne notably by American country music singer Patsy Cline. Related forms include Pat, Patrice, and Tricia.