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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. Ellen96%
  2. Patricia94%
  3. Catherine94%
  4. Beth94%
  5. Kathleen94%
  6. Paula94%
  7. Karen94%
  8. Kathryn94%
  9. Christine92%
  10. Joanne91%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody48%
  2. Cindy48%
  3. Joy49%
  4. Bonnie49%
  5. Toni51%
  6. Marilyn52%
  7. Georgia56%
  8. Wanda58%
  9. Kathy59%
  10. Sally59%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Annette92%
  3. Beverly90%
  4. Gloria90%
  5. Denise89%
  6. Christine89%
  7. Patricia88%
  8. Paula88%
  9. Maria87%
  10. Glenda86%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody49%
  2. Marilyn49%
  3. Wanda55%
  4. Bonnie56%
  5. Cindy59%
  6. Joy59%
  7. Julie62%
  8. Elaine63%
  9. Gwendolyn65%
  10. Toni66%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Christine94%
  2. Paula92%
  3. Gail91%
  4. Constance90%
  5. Connie90%
  6. Elaine89%
  7. Ellen89%
  8. Anne88%
  9. Ann88%
  10. Brenda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla53%
  2. Wanda57%
  3. Gloria58%
  4. Marilyn60%
  5. Regina60%
  6. Melody60%
  7. Phyllis61%
  8. Vicki62%
  9. Rita62%
  10. Vickie62%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Beverly88%
  2. Darlene87%
  3. Christine86%
  4. Patricia85%
  5. Annette84%
  6. Glenda84%
  7. Maria84%
  8. Linda82%
  9. Denise82%
  10. Regina81%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie44%
  2. Toni49%
  3. Wanda51%
  4. Cindy51%
  5. Joy51%
  6. Constance58%
  7. Georgia58%
  8. Connie58%
  9. Roberta59%
  10. Martha59%
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