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What is your opinion or first impression of this name?

89 replies

annaboo2 · 25/04/2021 16:24

Tricia. (As the official name, not a nickname for Patricia or Beatrice. Pronunciation is same as Trisha.)

and what would be good middle names for it?

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MirandaBlu · 26/04/2021 13:29

I think Tricia as a stand-alone had a spike in the US in the early '70s as Richard Nixon's daughters - much in the spotlight - were Tricia and Julie. (She was technically a Patricia, though - after her mother, who went by Pat). I'd assume both Trisha and Tricia were most likely short for Patricia, which was very popular for decades.

Cabernetto · 26/04/2021 12:48

Honestly? It's a bit dated and not in a good way.
However, if you're keen to use it it would make an interesting middle name.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 26/04/2021 12:35

Ugly, dated and dowdy tbh...

MiddleParking · 26/04/2021 11:23

I’d assume OP is considering naming her daughter Tricia after her mother or another relative. The insults might be pretty hurtful.

partyatthepalace · 26/04/2021 11:14

@Awwlookatmybabyspider

I love it very chic. I'd assume she was a Patricia. My mum was Patricia but she used Pat rather than Tricia.

Tricia Louise
Tricia Jane
Tricia Dawn
Tricia Alice
Tricia Marie
Tricia Evelyn
Tricia Grace
Tricia Rose
Tricia Daisy
Tricia Anne
Tricia Belle

On what planet is Tricia Dawn chic?! Grin Tricia Dawn is 64 with a husband called Ron and a PT job in a betting shop.
Pinkypink · 26/04/2021 08:58

Dated.
I would assume she was named after a grandma or old auntie.

DotsandCo · 26/04/2021 07:01

Awful...poor baby 🤣

AuntieStella · 26/04/2021 06:52

I would never see it as a stand alone name, and would expect the person to be called Patricia

It did drop out of fashion, and is pretty rare on anyone under about 50

I think it's a name that wiil make it's way back into fashion, as others from that generation are beginning to be talked about

Edenember · 26/04/2021 06:47

I’m not keen, but I don’t think it’s wild name to call a child, just dated. It probably wouldn’t be met with any surprise by peer group but would among adults.

JosephineDeBeauharnais · 26/04/2021 06:29

@stillcrazyafterall

All those saying it's a woman in her 50s are a generation out! I'm in my 60s - my mother was a Patricia and she was born in the 30s. Never knew a Patricia when I was growing up!
This! I’m late 50s and it’s a name that was very common in my mother’s generation. My stepmother, my MiL and an older friend are all called Patricia and known as Tricia/ Tisha/ Pat. There were none in my cohort at school or friendship group.
Stevearnottsbeard · 26/04/2021 06:25

My lovely, wonderful stepmum 😍😍😍 we very sadly lost her in December, so whilst it's more of an older ladies name, I would have nothing but great associations with it. Her middle name was Ann, but thats probably too old 🤣
Tricia Grace
Tricia rose
Tricia Katherine
Tricia kate
Tricia faye

PleaseReferToMeAsBritneySpears · 25/04/2021 23:02

I only know one Tricia (who is Patricia but that's never used). My aunt aged 85.

I'd struggle to get used to the name on a baby, but I suppose that's what we were like with other old fashioned names like Nancy, Betty, Elsie, Frank, Alf etc. not long ago.

littlebillie · 25/04/2021 22:47

I like the name Patricia, it's a strong name, please ignore the pages of patronising stereotyping of older women who may bear the name 🙄

Tricia, Patsy and Trixie are all good derivatives of the name

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 25/04/2021 21:45

Tricia Elise
Tricia Beth
Tricia Leigh

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 25/04/2021 21:42

I love it very chic. I'd assume she was a Patricia. My mum was Patricia but she used Pat rather than Tricia.

Tricia Louise
Tricia Jane
Tricia Dawn
Tricia Alice
Tricia Marie
Tricia Evelyn
Tricia Grace
Tricia Rose
Tricia Daisy
Tricia Anne
Tricia Belle

BrutusMcDogface · 25/04/2021 20:19

Actually I think she might be a few years younger than me, so late thirties. It’s an unusual name for anyone younger than 60 in my opinion.

BrutusMcDogface · 25/04/2021 20:18

I have a friend (early 40s) who is Patricia, known as Tricia. She hates it being spelled “Trish” or “Trisha” but she pulls it off pretty well 🤷🏻‍♀️

clpsmum · 25/04/2021 20:17

I have a cousin called Tricia and I've always liked it

Loveistheonlyway · 25/04/2021 20:15

merryhouse

Yes but Trisha will never become Emily will it?

Dreadful name. All the Patricia's I know are in their 60's, really suits them but not a child now please no for the love of god

CompleteBarstool · 25/04/2021 20:15

I'm in my 50s and had a friend at uni called Tricia/Trisha (short for Patricia).

It seemed old and dated then and I'm afraid things haven't improved.

daisyjgrey · 25/04/2021 20:13

Are you giving birth to a divorced barmaid from Eastenders?

Beamur · 25/04/2021 20:11

I have a friend called Tricia. She's in her 40's. Before this thread it had never occurred to me it was short for Patricia!
You will not find many other kids called this at school. It's ahead of the curve for re-use Grin

EvilEdna1 · 25/04/2021 20:11

Tricia Yates.

But I am old.

daisyjgrey · 25/04/2021 20:11

@CagneyNYPD

Tricia is married to Mick and they live in a 3 bed semi near Epping. She is a supervisor at the local branch of Santander. Best friends with Sandra and Sue. Tricia is in her mid 50s and enjoys a cheeky glass of Prosecco after her pilates class.

Describes herself as "bubbly" and has a preference for Thai sweet chilli sensations crisps.

DramaAlpaca · 25/04/2021 20:08

It's really not a standalone name, it's a diminutive of Patricia. Not a diminutive of Beatrice, definitely Patricia.