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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.