gender neutral
Patience
endurance, forbearance
About Patience
This virtue name brings with it centuries of tradition and a profound philosophical foundation that transcends mere nomenclature. Patience represents a quality increasingly valuable in our fast-paced world, serving as both a personal identifier and an aspirational reminder. The name possesses remarkable staying power, having endured through various eras without ever becoming dated or trendy. Its three-syllable structure provides a pleasing cadence that sounds refined and thoughtful when spoken. Unlike more common virtue names, Patience maintains distinctiveness while remaining instantly recognizable and properly understood. The name carries inherent gravitas and maturity, suggesting someone thoughtful and measured in their approach to life. It pairs exceptionally well with more casual middle names, creating balanced combinations that offer versatility. For families who appreciate names with deeper significance beyond sound alone, Patience offers meaningful substance that encourages contemplation about the qualities we hope to nurture in our children.
Popularity of the Name Patience
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #726 | |||
| 1881 | #803 | |||
| 1882 | #879 | |||
| 1883 | #898 | |||
| 1884 | #909 | |||
| 1885 | #687 | |||
| 1887 | #927 | |||
| 1890 | #992 | |||
| 1891 | #831 | |||
| 1894 | #987 | |||
| 1994 | #932 | |||
| 1995 | #904 | |||
| 1996 | #806 | |||
| 1997 | #897 | |||
| 1998 | #849 | |||
| 1999 | #918 | |||
| 2000 | #893 | |||
| 2001 | #923 | |||
| 2002 | #869 | |||
| 2003 | #868 | |||
| 2004 | #842 | |||
| 2005 | #604 | #407 | #769 | |
| 2006 | #578 | #982 | #646 | |
| 2007 | #653 | #447 | ||
| 2008 | #765 | #698 | ||
| 2009 | #746 | #272 | #705 | |
| 2010 | #803 | #367 | #898 | |
| 2011 | #839 | |||
| 2012 | #845 | #877 | ||
| 2013 | #887 | #763 | ||
| 2014 | #978 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Patience
- Patiencia
- Pazienza
- Patiência
Names Similar to Patience
Nicknames for Patience
- Pat
- Patty
- Pati
- Pai
Famous People Named Patience
| Patience Cleveland | American actress |
| Patience Agbabi | British poet |
| Patience Wheatcroft | British journalist and editor |
| Patience Akyianu | Ghanaian businesswoman |
| Patience Ibembo | Congolese basketball player |
| Patience Muzhingi | Zimbabwean long-distance runner |
| Patience Bamisaye | Nigerian gospel singer |
| Patience Namadingo | Malawian musician |
| Patience Cooper | Sri Lankan actress |
| Patience Edet | Nigerian handball player |
| Patience Jonathan | South African actress |
| Patience Zikhali | Swazi politician |
| Patience Ozokwor | Togolese footballer |
| Patience Dabany | Equatorial Guinean writer |
| Patience Nzizi | Kenyan activist |
Characters Named Patience
| Patience Gibbs | Character from the TV series "NCIS" |
| Patience Mount | Character from the book "Persuasion" by Jane Austen |
| Patience Muffet | Character from the TV series "Lost in Space" |
| Patience Kent | Character from the book "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë |
| Patience Wilson | Character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Patience Meriwether | Character from the movie "The Crucible" |
| Patience Coleman | Character from the TV series "Law & Order" |
| Patience Woodhull | Character from the TV series "Turn - Washington's Spies" |
| Patience Pym | Character from the book "Cotillion" by Georgette Heyer |
| Patience White | Character from the movie "Patch Adams" |
| Patience Parker | Character from the TV series "Hart to Hart" |
| Patience Browning | Character from the book "Edenbrooke" by Julianne Donaldson |
| Patience Phelps | Character from the movie "Doctor Dolittle" |
| Patience Moran | Character from the TV series "The Virginian" |
| Patience Swallowtail | Character from the book "The Wee Free Men" by Terry Pratchett |
| Patience Phillips | Character from the movie "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" |
| Patience Armstrong | Character from the TV series "The Mentalist" |
| Patience Kyteler | Character from the book "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" by Katherine Howe |