Patricia’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Patricia
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Patricia. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Patricia's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Patricia mean?
Patricia is the feminine form of Patricius, the Latin name behind Patrick, which comes from the word for a patrician, a member of Rome’s noble families. So the name is usually taken to mean “noble”. Although it appears in medieval Latin documents in England, Patricia probably wasn’t used as an everyday name until the 18th century, beginning in Scotland. It has been popular in English-, Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries ever since.
Patricia nicknames and other forms
Patricia comes with a whole set of friendly short forms: Pat, Patty, Patti, Patsy, Tricia, Trisha and Trish. Spanish speakers sometimes use Pati, and in Italian the name becomes Patrizia. Ask any Patricia and she’ll tell you exactly which one she answers to, and which one only her mother is allowed to use.
Some famous Patricias
Patricia Highsmith wrote the psychological thrillers featuring Tom Ripley. Patricia Arquette won an Academy Award for Boyhood, and crime writer Patricia Cornwell created the medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. British viewers will always remember Dame Patricia Routledge as the unforgettable Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.
Patricia through the decades
Patricia is a true mid-century name. In US Social Security data it entered the top 200 in the 1910s, climbed to number 5 in the 1930s and peaked at number 3 in the 1950s, when around 460,000 girls were given the name. Wikipedia notes it was among the top 11 girls’ names every year from 1928 to 1967. Most Patricias today are moms and grandmothers with plenty of stories to tell.
Did you know?
According to Wikipedia, Patricia ranked 3rd in the US every year from 1937 to 1943, then gradually slipped, reaching 745th by 2016. It is still common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is spelled Patrícia in Portuguese and pronounced “pa-TREE-see-a” in Spanish. Its Latin root, patricius, was the word for Rome’s aristocratic families.
Gift ideas for a Patricia
- St. Patrick’s Day. Patricia shares its roots with Patrick, which makes March 17 a fun excuse for a gift.
- For a mystery fan. Inspired by Highsmith and Cornwell? A notebook for plotting her own whodunit.
- For a grandmother. A place to write down family recipes and the stories only she remembers.
- Retirement. Plans, travel ideas and a little reflection for the next chapter.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Patricia is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Patricia on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Patricia’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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