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Paddy

Boy Name day: March 17
Paddy is a short form of Patrick: on birth records it is written Patrick (681,130 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Patrick page. Also a short form of Parrish.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Nobleman, patrician.
From the Latin 'Patricius', meaning 'nobleman' or member of the patrician class, adopted as a Christian name in honour of Saint Patrick.

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) and meaning — nobleman, patrician, and shares its name day, March 17.

On birth records, Paddy is rarely written as such: the Paddys are Patricks (681,130 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Patrick page. Paddy is also a short form of Parrish.

Frequently asked questions about Paddy

What does Paddy mean?

Paddy is a short form of Patrick, which means nobleman, 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 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
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Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Louis96%
  2. Frank96%
  3. Floyd95%
  4. Walter94%
  5. Edward93%
  6. Lester92%
  7. Chester92%
  8. Gerald92%
  9. Elmer92%
  10. Harvey90%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin50%
  2. Calvin54%
  3. Alvin57%
  4. Milton62%
  5. Melvin64%
  6. Arthur67%
  7. Jack69%
  8. Lloyd69%
  9. Lewis70%
  10. Leonard71%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Joe92%
  2. Alfred92%
  3. Chester91%
  4. Leroy90%
  5. Floyd90%
  6. Albert89%
  7. Ernest89%
  8. Louis88%
  9. Elmer88%
  10. Gilbert88%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard54%
  2. Calvin61%
  3. Milton62%
  4. Marvin64%
  5. Arnold64%
  6. Arthur66%
  7. Lloyd66%
  8. Edwin68%
  9. Ralph69%
  10. Clyde69%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jack94%
  2. Frank93%
  3. Herman91%
  4. Harry89%
  5. Henry89%
  6. Ernest88%
  7. Herbert88%
  8. Bernard87%
  9. Chester87%
  10. Bobby87%

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde56%
  2. Donald57%
  3. Calvin60%
  4. Warren60%
  5. Franklin62%
  6. Leonard63%
  7. Cecil65%
  8. Marvin68%
  9. Floyd70%
  10. Maurice70%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Floyd87%
  2. Chester87%
  3. Clifford82%
  4. Louis82%
  5. Edward81%
  6. Elmer81%
  7. Lester81%
  8. Harvey80%
  9. Warren80%
  10. Leroy79%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin53%
  2. Herbert53%
  3. Alvin54%
  4. Jack54%
  5. Marvin54%
  6. Leonard55%
  7. Arthur55%
  8. Arnold57%
  9. Roland57%
  10. Sam57%
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