This street takes its name from an Irish-bred, British-trained racehorse Ard Patrick (1899–1923) who won the Derby in 1902. According to Marshall, he was owned by Hr. T. Gubbins, breeder and racehorse owner, of Limerick. (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall)
"The Committee again considered application, dated 26th ult., from Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart, Solicitors for the Blakiston-Houston Estate Company, that new streets on the above-mentioned estate be named Grand Parade, Ardpatrick Gardens, Blenheim Drive, Trigo Parade, Cicero Gardens, Pommern Parade, Ladas Drive, Ormonde Gardens and Donovan Parade. Resolved – That with the exception of Blenheim Drive the foregoing names be approved, and in the case of Blenheim Drive Messrs. Crawford & Lockhart be requested to submit another name for the Committee’s consideration, in view of the fact that a street having the name Blenheim Street is situated in another area of the city. (22nd July 1930).