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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. Jann96%
  2. Lorretta96%
  3. Patrice96%
  4. Gwenda96%
  5. Reta96%
  6. Fredia96%
  7. Caren96%
  8. Ellen96%
  9. Leesa95%
  10. Maribeth95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Jeannie44%
  5. Peri45%
  6. Cyndi45%
  7. Deedee46%
  8. Mikki47%
  9. Kitty48%
  10. Melody48%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Ruthanne96%
  2. Deeann96%
  3. Patrica96%
  4. Kathyrn96%
  5. Deann96%
  6. Georgene96%
  7. Janet96%
  8. Janette96%
  9. Jeanmarie96%
  10. Diann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira42%
  2. Edie42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Caryl43%
  5. Lolita45%
  6. Peri49%
  7. Cherrie49%
  8. Velvet49%
  9. Melody49%
  10. Melodee49%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Deneen96%
  2. Debbra96%
  3. Carolann96%
  4. Kathyrn96%
  5. Eilene96%
  6. Karlene96%
  7. Delaine96%
  8. Hermelinda96%
  9. Mimi96%
  10. Janise96%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna50%
  2. Georgette52%
  3. Carla53%
  4. Deidre54%
  5. Roxane54%
  6. Gay57%
  7. Mikki57%
  8. Wanda57%
  9. Fonda58%
  10. Gloria58%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Roseanna93%
  2. Karleen93%
  3. Jeanmarie93%
  4. Theressa93%
  5. Dorene93%
  6. Thresa93%
  7. Lorretta93%
  8. Diann91%
  9. Sheilah91%
  10. Deann91%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Cyndi42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Edie44%
  5. Nanette44%
  6. Peri44%
  7. Bonnie44%
  8. Lolita45%
  9. Merri46%
  10. Perri46%
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