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Patrick O'Brien

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Given Name
Patrick
Surname
O'Brien

The Name Patrick

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Of noble birth.
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The O'Brien Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Brien, derived from the Gaelic 'Brien' meaning 'noble' or 'high.'
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