Male first name (French, English): Patrice, the nobles, Latin (Word format); patricius = of noble birth, first name of Latin origin, known as the name of St.. Patrick, the apostle and patron saint of Ireland (4th and 5th century) Female first name (English): Patrice and the nobles; Latin (Word format); patricius = of noble birth, information on the male form of Patrick, first name of Latin origin; known as the name of St.. Patrick, the apostle and patron saint of Ireland (4th and 5th century)