Tricia

Tricia is a feminine given name, commonly used as a shortened form of Patricia. It has been adopted as a standalone name in English-speaking countries and remains in use in contemporary times.

Tricia derives from Patricia, which comes from the Latin patricius meaning "patrician" or noble. As a diminutive, it is related to other forms such as Trisha, Trish, Patsy, and Patty. Spelling and popularity vary by region, with Tricia most common in the United States and parts of the English-speaking world.

In popular culture and public life, people named Tricia have appeared in diverse fields, including entertainment and public service. Notable people named Tricia include Tricia Helfer, a Canadian actress known for Battlestar Galactica; Tricia Nixon Cox, the daughter of U.S. President Richard Nixon; and Tricia Levenseller, an American author of young adult fiction.