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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:

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Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Carleton96%
  2. Orin96%
  3. Elden96%
  4. Wilton96%
  5. Orrin96%
  6. Everette96%
  7. Rolland96%
  8. Meyer96%
  9. Earle96%
  10. Antone96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Elmo46%
  3. Gaylord55%
  4. Buster56%
  5. Merlin57%
  6. Mac59%
  7. Leander59%
  8. Elroy59%
  9. Wiley60%
  10. Enrico60%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Norbert96%
  2. Carleton96%
  3. Truman96%
  4. Meyer96%
  5. Lenard95%
  6. Waymon95%
  7. Wilton95%
  8. Arlen95%
  9. Hosea93%
  10. Margarito93%

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Elton46%
  3. Wiley53%
  4. Waldo55%
  5. Leander57%
  6. Columbus58%
  7. Rupert58%
  8. Claud59%
  9. Elmo59%
  10. Santo60%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Granville96%
  2. Normand96%
  3. Hardy96%
  4. Dewitt96%
  5. Everette96%
  6. Clement96%
  7. Wilton96%
  8. Ellsworth96%
  9. Lenard94%
  10. Huey94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton50%
  2. Waldo54%
  3. Lucious54%
  4. Napoleon55%
  5. Coy55%
  6. Elton56%
  7. Elroy59%
  8. Santo60%
  9. Garfield60%
  10. Freeman62%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Carleton91%
  2. Odis91%
  3. Hosea87%
  4. Earle87%
  5. Wilton87%
  6. Everette87%
  7. Jennings86%
  8. Arlen84%
  9. Elden84%
  10. Waymon84%

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Elmo47%
  3. Elton47%
  4. Elroy49%
  5. Barney53%
  6. Buster54%
  7. Haywood54%
  8. Gaylord54%
  9. Elvin55%
  10. Leander55%
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