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Paddy

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: March 17
Origin: latin Patricius. Meaning: noble, patrician.
Patrick derives from the Latin Patricius, meaning "patrician, of nobility," referring to the aristocratic class of ancient Rome.

Name day for Paddy

March 17

Why this day? Paddy is a short form of Patrick, and shares its name day.

Paddy is celebrated in France, the United States and Brazil on March 17.

The story of the name Paddy

Paddy is a short form of Patrick. It keeps its origin (latin Patricius) and meaning — noble, patrician, and shares its name day, March 17.

On birth records, Paddy is rarely written as such: the Paddys are Patricks (395,245 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Patrick page.

Frequently asked questions about Paddy

What does Paddy mean?

Paddy is a short form of Patrick, which means noble, patrician.

When is Paddy's name day?

March 17, together with Patrick: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Paddy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Patrick.

Paddy's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Monica87%
  2. Janelle85%
  3. Naomy85%
  4. Alexane85%
  5. Marika83%
  6. Jodie83%
  7. Erin83%
  8. Tanya83%
  9. Margo83%
  10. Elissa82%

Love potential for Paddy

Professional potential for Paddy

Bottom 10

  1. Jehanne48%
  2. Kayna50%
  3. Kendra51%
  4. Meissa51%
  5. Kahina52%
  6. Crystal55%
  7. Prune55%
  8. Isis55%
  9. Loona55%
  10. Savannah57%

Crush potential for Paddy

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Ruth44%
  3. Sélène47%
  4. Bleuenn52%
  5. Siloé52%
  6. Isis53%
  7. Ombeline53%
  8. Danae54%
  9. Erell55%
  10. Eglantine57%
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