Patty Spitzer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Patty Spitzer — English
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Patty Spitzer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Patty is a feminine given name of English origin. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick. The surname Spitzer: Andre Spitzer (1945–1972), Israeli fencing coach and victim of the Munich massacre Bernard Spitzer (1924–2014), American real estate developer and philanthropist, father of Eliot Spitzer Doreen Canaday Spitzer (1914–2010), American archaeologist Eliot Spitzer (born 1959), 54th Governor of New York (2007–2008) Frank Spitzer (1926–1992), Austrian-born American mathematician, author of Spitzer's formula Frédéric Spitzer, 19th century art dealer, after whom the Spitzer Cross is named Leo Spitzer (1887–1960), Austrian linguist Lyman Spitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical physicist and mountainee. Patty is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Patty reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Patty

English

Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.

Surname: Spitzer

English

Andre Spitzer (1945–1972), Israeli fencing coach and victim of the Munich massacre Bernard Spitzer (1924–2014), American real estate developer and philanthropist, father of Eliot Spitzer Doreen Canaday Spitzer (1914–2010), American archaeologist Eliot Spitzer (born 1959), 54th Governor of New York (2007–2008) Frank Spitzer (1926–1992), Austrian-born American mathematician, author of Spitzer's formula Frédéric Spitzer, 19th century art dealer, after whom the Spitzer Cross is named Leo Spitzer (1887–1960), Austrian linguist Lyman Spitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical physicist and mountainee.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Patty is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Patty by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Patty Spitzer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Patty Spitzer:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Patty?
The first name Patty originates from English. Patty is an English given name that originated as a rhyming diminutive form of names such as Martha via the diminutive Mattie, much in the same way that Peggy was derived as a rhyming variant of Meg or Meggie, an English diminutive of Margaret, and Polly was originally derived as a rhyming variant of Molly, an English diminutive of Mary. The alternation of the letter P with the letter M in these English hypocorisms is not understood. The diminutive was used in Colonial America. It was later used as an English short form of Patricia or, for boys, as a diminutive form of Patrick.
When was Patty most popular?
The name Patty reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Spitzer?
The surname Spitzer originates from English. Andre Spitzer (1945–1972), Israeli fencing coach and victim of the Munich massacre Bernard Spitzer (1924–2014), American real estate developer and philanthropist, father of Eliot Spitzer Doreen Canaday Spitzer (1914–2010), American archaeologist Eliot Spitzer (born 1959), 54th Governor of New York (2007–2008) Frank Spitzer (1926–1992), Austrian-born American mathematician, author of Spitzer's formula Frédéric Spitzer, 19th century art dealer, after whom the Spitzer Cross is named Leo Spitzer (1887–1960), Austrian linguist Lyman Spitzer (1914–1997), American theoretical physicist and mountainee.
How common is the surname Spitzer?
The surname Spitzer is shared by approximately 7K people worldwide.
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