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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. Clark96%
  2. Jude96%
  3. Graham96%
  4. Solomon96%
  5. Bennett96%
  6. Winston94%
  7. Amir90%
  8. Lincoln90%
  9. Emmett88%
  10. Brooks87%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Phoenix44%
  3. Scarlett46%
  4. Millie46%
  5. Nova48%
  6. Phoebe49%
  7. Nyla49%
  8. Piper49%
  9. Kali49%
  10. Genesis50%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Clark94%
  2. Graham90%
  3. Bennett90%
  4. Tucker89%
  5. Titus89%
  6. Emmett88%
  7. Winston88%
  8. Amir87%
  9. Brooks87%
  10. Leonel87%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. River42%
  5. Holden43%
  6. Iris46%
  7. Aria47%
  8. Willow48%
  9. Kali50%
  10. Aurora52%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Camilla92%
  2. Adalyn92%
  3. Norah92%
  4. Alina92%
  5. Adeline92%
  6. Adelaide92%
  7. Liliana89%
  8. Elaina89%
  9. Solomon89%
  10. Bennett89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali45%
  2. Maverick45%
  3. Zander47%
  4. Xander47%
  5. King50%
  6. Holden50%
  7. Axel52%
  8. Luna53%
  9. Londyn55%
  10. Nova55%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Graham86%
  2. Winston83%
  3. Bennett82%
  4. Clark81%
  5. Leonel80%
  6. Brantley80%
  7. Lincoln80%
  8. Solomon79%
  9. Blair78%
  10. Emmett78%

Bottom 10

  1. Finn45%
  2. Phoenix45%
  3. Scarlett46%
  4. Millie46%
  5. Nyla48%
  6. Maverick48%
  7. Charley49%
  8. Phoebe50%
  9. River50%
  10. Felix50%
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