Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
"The legend says that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland, though no such creatures ever lived there."
A male given name from Latin Patricius (“patrician”), the name of an early Irish saint.
"Patrick was a popular choice for the baby boy named after the early Irish saint."
From Middle English Patrick, from Latin Patricius ("patrician"), the name of an early Irish saint. Doublet of Paddy.