Patsy

Patsy is an English name that originated as a pet form of Patricia, itself the feminine of the Latin Patricius, meaning of noble birth or patrician. It came into common use in the English-speaking world during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, following the same diminutive pattern as Paddy for Patrick. The name gained cultural visibility through various entertainers and fictional characters, most notably country music legend Patsy Cline. Related forms include Pat, Patty, and Tricia.