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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Emanuel96%
  2. Clark96%
  3. Frankie96%
  4. Patrice96%
  5. Clare96%
  6. Rodolfo96%
  7. Jude96%
  8. Graham96%
  9. Solomon96%
  10. Olga96%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Tia42%
  4. Garry42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Salvador43%
  7. Candy43%
  8. Phoenix44%
  9. Jeannie44%
  10. Rudy44%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jeannette96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Stewart96%
  4. Clark94%
  5. Mable93%
  6. Antoinette93%
  7. Jeanine93%
  8. Drew93%
  9. Nettie93%
  10. Rene92%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix42%
  2. Luna42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Maverick42%
  5. River42%
  6. Janis42%
  7. Holden43%
  8. Byron44%
  9. Percy46%
  10. Iris46%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Juliana95%
  2. Krista94%
  3. Kirsten94%
  4. Kristi94%
  5. Johnie94%
  6. Shaun94%
  7. Kristie94%
  8. Kristy94%
  9. Kristine94%
  10. Eunice93%

Bottom 10

  1. Paris42%
  2. Sheldon44%
  3. Kali45%
  4. Maverick45%
  5. Zander47%
  6. Xander47%
  7. Darian49%
  8. Bentley49%
  9. Darius49%
  10. King50%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Mable93%
  2. Dena88%
  3. Amie88%
  4. Aimee88%
  5. Doreen88%
  6. Nadine87%
  7. Brad87%
  8. Kirsten86%
  9. Kristi86%
  10. Myrna86%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Salvador44%
  4. Finn45%
  5. Phoenix45%
  6. Freddy45%
  7. Scarlett46%
  8. Millie46%
  9. Jeannie46%
  10. Tia47%
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