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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. Oswaldo96%
  2. Emanuel96%
  3. Alonso96%
  4. Adrian96%
  5. Saad96%
  6. Carsten96%
  7. Lauro96%
  8. Salomon96%
  9. Corbyn96%
  10. Patricio96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Max42%
  3. Fredy42%
  4. Zack43%
  5. Hailey43%
  6. Zoe43%
  7. Kaydee43%
  8. Macey44%
  9. Babyboy45%
  10. Cy45%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Garret96%
  2. Lauro96%
  3. Campbell96%
  4. Roque96%
  5. Armon96%
  6. Emmit96%
  7. Joeseph96%
  8. Chancellor96%
  9. Everardo95%
  10. Leeland95%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Lila42%
  3. Dylan42%
  4. Kalei42%
  5. Brisa44%
  6. Natalya44%
  7. Allyssa44%
  8. Maya45%
  9. Rhiannon45%
  10. Heaven46%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Elder96%
  3. Baron96%
  4. Job96%
  5. Kendal96%
  6. Natali96%
  7. Eben96%
  8. Maryelizabeth96%
  9. Adair96%
  10. Madelyne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Paris42%
  2. Alexandre47%
  3. Carrington48%
  4. Tyran49%
  5. Rihanna49%
  6. Bentley49%
  7. Chase51%
  8. Cesar51%
  9. Diamond52%
  10. Tyce52%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jackeline91%
  2. Cherish89%
  3. Lillyann89%
  4. Maryah88%
  5. Chancellor88%
  6. Jaquelyn88%
  7. Samaya88%
  8. Madalynn88%
  9. Leeland87%
  10. Dulce87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei42%
  2. Macey42%
  3. Cienna42%
  4. Brissa42%
  5. Allyssa42%
  6. Hailey43%
  7. Zoe43%
  8. Maggie43%
  9. Miley44%
  10. Arwen44%
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