Patience Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Patience Name at a Glance

Name	Patience
Meaning	'King Henry the Eighth' Serving woman to Queen Katharine.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Patience Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Patience means “'King Henry the Eighth' Serving woman to Queen Katharine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Patience Name Origin

Our database records Patience under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Patience a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Patience is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Patience

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