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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. Reta96%
  2. Caren96%
  3. Maribeth95%
  4. Kathrine94%
  5. Kathie94%
  6. Cathryn94%
  7. Karyn94%
  8. Lorri93%
  9. Lesa93%
  10. Evonne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Kitty48%
  4. Melodie48%
  5. Nanette49%
  6. Edie50%
  7. Merry50%
  8. Madonna52%
  9. Cindi53%
  10. Carlotta54%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Patrica96%
  2. Deann96%
  3. Diann96%
  4. Nan96%
  5. Suzan96%
  6. Reta95%
  7. Johnna95%
  8. Caren94%
  9. Teressa94%
  10. Charleen93%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Edie42%
  3. Caryl43%
  4. Lolita45%
  5. Deidre50%
  6. Zina51%
  7. Kitty53%
  8. Carlotta55%
  9. Aleta55%
  10. Melodie56%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Carolann96%
  2. Mimi96%
  3. Charleen94%
  4. Johnna94%
  5. Ernestina94%
  6. Cheryle92%
  7. Jannette92%
  8. Karolyn92%
  9. Alesia92%
  10. Jeanetta92%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna50%
  2. Georgette52%
  3. Deidre54%
  4. Roxane54%
  5. Gay57%
  6. Lolita59%
  7. Suzette60%
  8. Zina62%
  9. Twila63%
  10. Melodie64%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Roseanna93%
  2. Dorene93%
  3. Diann91%
  4. Deann91%
  5. Reta91%
  6. Suzan91%
  7. Maribeth91%
  8. Pamala89%
  9. Kathlyn88%
  10. Nan88%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Edie44%
  3. Nanette44%
  4. Lolita45%
  5. Merry48%
  6. Kitty49%
  7. Cindi51%
  8. Madonna51%
  9. Gaye52%
  10. Caryl53%
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