Patch
p(a)-tch, pat-ch
Popularity:
25369
Origin:
British
Meaning:
A small piece of cloth or land; Reparative software update
A girl’s name, Patch can be considered to come from the root names Patricia and Patrick. It’s of Old English origin and originally referred to a piece of cloth used to cover or mend a hole in clothing. The word patch has come to have additional meanings over time, such as a small area of land or a software update that fixes a problem. A character named Patch features in the classic children’s book 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. Baby will add to the rich patchwork of life with the restorative spirit of this name.