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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. Oswaldo96%
  4. Patric96%
  5. Arvel96%
  6. Vester96%
  7. Frankiee96%
  8. Emanuel96%
  9. Larr96%
  10. Carleton96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Ti42%
  3. Loli42%
  4. Tommo42%
  5. Lulu42%
  6. Allyssa42%
  7. Pepper42%
  8. Lennie42%
  9. Janou42%
  10. Gar42%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jeannette96%
  2. Arian96%
  3. Norval96%
  4. Chaim96%
  5. Mohammad96%
  6. Margarete96%
  7. Authur96%
  8. Norberto96%
  9. Garret96%
  10. Ruthanne96%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Lilou42%
  4. Zelda42%
  5. Moira42%
  6. Rivy42%
  7. Mave42%
  8. Luna42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Freeda42%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Alverta96%
  3. Kennth96%
  4. Granville96%
  5. Ezell96%
  6. Margarett96%
  7. Reginal96%
  8. Donielle96%
  9. Calum96%
  10. Rob96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ris42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Pari42%
  4. Armi42%
  5. Elon42%
  6. Paris42%
  7. Armani42%
  8. Sheldon44%
  9. Shellye44%
  10. Sheld44%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Willene93%
  2. Rutha93%
  3. Roseanna93%
  4. Christene93%
  5. Karleen93%
  6. Jeanmarie93%
  7. Theressa93%
  8. Devona93%
  9. Nidia93%
  10. Bels93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei42%
  2. Toy42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Billou42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Travon42%
  7. Curley42%
  8. Mika42%
  9. Macey42%
  10. Cienna42%
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