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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. Paddo96%
  2. Stivo96%
  3. Patric96%
  4. Arvel96%
  5. Vester96%
  6. Frankiee96%
  7. Larr96%
  8. Adnan96%
  9. Faustino96%
  10. Elzie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ti42%
  2. Loli42%
  3. Tommo42%
  4. Pepper42%
  5. Janou42%
  6. Gar42%
  7. Cinnamon42%
  8. Jazzmin42%
  9. Tiati42%
  10. Cosmo42%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Norval96%
  2. Margarete96%
  3. Authur96%
  4. Ruthanne96%
  5. Gearld96%
  6. Dixon96%
  7. Lauro96%
  8. Norri96%
  9. Norby96%
  10. Deeann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Rivy42%
  4. Mave42%
  5. Tequila42%
  6. Freeda42%
  7. Dyls42%
  8. Dylly42%
  9. Elon42%
  10. Kalei42%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Alverta96%
  3. Kennth96%
  4. Ezell96%
  5. Reginal96%
  6. Donielle96%
  7. Calum96%
  8. Marielle96%
  9. Damir96%
  10. Deneen96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ris42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Pari42%
  4. Armi42%
  5. Elon42%
  6. Shellye44%
  7. Sheld44%
  8. Kals45%
  9. Mave45%
  10. Mav45%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Willene93%
  2. Rutha93%
  3. Karleen93%
  4. Jeanmarie93%
  5. Theressa93%
  6. Devona93%
  7. Nidia93%
  8. Bels93%
  9. Mab93%
  10. Thresa93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei42%
  2. Toy42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Billou42%
  5. Curley42%
  6. Cienna42%
  7. Pepper42%
  8. Atreyu42%
  9. Phineas42%
  10. Cyndi42%
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