The short answer is Yes. Initially, the type of games we now call Solitaire were called "games of Patience." Where the name Patience comes from is unknown but seems to have its origins in France. Especially in the early days, Solitaire games were not necessarily for one person but could also be played by multiple players. Because one person can also play all Solitaire games, it was often practiced in a solitary manner. Partly because the game has been increasingly evaluated over the years as a game that you play alone, Solitaire has taken over the name of Patience.