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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
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Scott91%
  2. Brent91%
  3. Derrick90%
  4. Rodney89%
  5. Andre89%
  6. Erik86%
  7. Brian83%
  8. Marc81%
  9. Eric78%
  10. Troy78%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario56%
  2. Wesley57%
  3. Jason60%
  4. Bradley64%
  5. Chad65%
  6. Jeremy65%
  7. Darren66%
  8. Shawn69%
  9. Shane69%
  10. Lance73%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Andre93%
  2. Rodney90%
  3. Brent87%
  4. Scott87%
  5. Derrick85%
  6. Brian84%
  7. Troy84%
  8. Lance80%
  9. Erik77%
  10. Eric77%

Bottom 10

  1. Wesley62%
  2. Darren64%
  3. Jeremy65%
  4. Jason67%
  5. Mario69%
  6. Marc73%
  7. Bradley74%
  8. Shawn75%
  9. Shane75%
  10. Chad76%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Shane94%
  2. Shawn94%
  3. Mario86%
  4. Derrick85%
  5. Erik82%
  6. Brent80%
  7. Marc78%
  8. Andre77%
  9. Eric77%
  10. Scott73%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad50%
  2. Jason56%
  3. Darren57%
  4. Bradley63%
  5. Brian66%
  6. Lance67%
  7. Rodney69%
  8. Jeremy69%
  9. Wesley71%
  10. Troy72%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Rodney83%
  2. Scott81%
  3. Brent81%
  4. Chad78%
  5. Derrick78%
  6. Brian75%
  7. Lance73%
  8. Bradley73%
  9. Erik71%
  10. Andre71%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario48%
  2. Shawn54%
  3. Shane54%
  4. Wesley60%
  5. Jeremy61%
  6. Jason64%
  7. Eric66%
  8. Marc66%
  9. Darren68%
  10. Erik71%
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