Patton

Bestow a royal gift upon your bouncing new arrival with the sweet name Patton. It’s thought to have multiple origins and meanings, starting with roots in the Latin Pătrĭcĭus, meaning “nobleman,” “patrician,” “of noble lineage,” or “ancestry.” As a last name, Patton comes from the Middle English and Older Scottish personal name Patun—or Paton—which in turn is an Old French diminutive of Pat(e), the pet form of the Irish Patrick. There’s also a suggestion that with Patton’s English roots, it might carry the meaning of “warrior’s town.” The name is most honorably and notably associated with George S. Patton, a commander in the United States Army. While conflict and combat may be issues you try to steer baby Patton around and away from, they can still be inspired by the strength, perseverance, and leadership skills that their namesake embodied.