Pattie

Pattie is a feminine given name that is commonly a diminutive form of Patricia but has also been used as a standalone name. It originates from the Latin name Patricius, meaning noble or patrician, and spread through English-speaking countries in the 20th century as a familiar form of Patricia. The spelling Pattie is one of several variants; others include Patty and Patti, while Patricia remains the formal form.

Usage of Pattie has been most common in the mid-20th century in North America and the United Kingdom, though the name has declined in popularity with changing naming trends. It remains in use in some families and appears in historical records and contemporary contexts as an informal form of Patricia.

Notable people named Pattie include Pattie Boyd (born 1944), an English model and photographer known for her marriage to George Harrison and her later advocacy work; and Pattie Mallette (born 1975), a Canadian author and film producer, best known as the mother of singer Justin Bieber. The name Pattie continues to be encountered in various cultural contexts, often reflecting regional naming preferences and personal choice.

See also: Patricia, Patty, Patti.