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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. Patrice96%
  2. Betsy94%
  3. Cathleen94%
  4. Patti94%
  5. Patty94%
  6. Janine93%
  7. Marianne92%
  8. Nadine92%
  9. Laurel90%
  10. Jeri89%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie44%
  3. Vicky54%
  4. Roxanne55%
  5. Belinda59%
  6. Margo59%
  7. Mona60%
  8. Janie62%
  9. Pam62%
  10. Lorie62%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Janette96%
  2. Jeanine93%
  3. Bernadette92%
  4. Patrice90%
  5. Janine90%
  6. Debora89%
  7. Nadine89%
  8. Doreen88%
  9. Patti88%
  10. Patty88%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Margo55%
  3. Mona56%
  4. Myra59%
  5. Lou60%
  6. Gwen60%
  7. Shelley60%
  8. Vicky61%
  9. Deloris61%
  10. Jeannie61%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jana91%
  2. Gayle88%
  3. Susanne88%
  4. Janie87%
  5. Polly86%
  6. Betsy86%
  7. Marianne85%
  8. Patrice85%
  9. Jeri85%
  10. Debora84%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis60%
  2. Paulette61%
  3. Karla62%
  4. Tammie63%
  5. Lorie64%
  6. Jeannie65%
  7. Janette66%
  8. Shelly66%
  9. Rae66%
  10. Mona66%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Doreen88%
  2. Nadine87%
  3. Sheri85%
  4. Patty85%
  5. Patti85%
  6. Polly84%
  7. Debora83%
  8. Jeanine83%
  9. Tammie82%
  10. Patrice82%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie46%
  3. Roxanne51%
  4. Margo53%
  5. Gwen55%
  6. Lou57%
  7. Vicky57%
  8. Lucinda58%
  9. Lorna58%
  10. Gayle60%
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