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Patti

American  
[pat-ee, paht-tee] / ˈpæt i, ˈpɑt ti /

noun

  1. Adelina Adela Juana Maria Patti, 1843–1919, Italian operatic soprano, born in Spain.

  2. a female given name.

Patti British  
/ ˈpætɪ /

noun

  1. Adelina (adeˈliːna). 1843–1919, Italian operatic coloratura soprano, born in Spain

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Hitler, Patti Smith said, was a “fantastic performer” and “black magician.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Patti Poppe was brought in to turn around California utility operator PG&E in early 2021, after it was blamed for devastating wildfires.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“It also has our greats on there, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin. ... It’s iconic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Patti was surprised to learn that his own favorite protein bar contained a significant amount of sorbitol.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

Everyone at the market greets Patti as if she's their own grandmother.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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