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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:

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Friendship potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn95%
  2. Kaitlyn94%
  3. Isabel91%
  4. Isabella89%
  5. Isabelle89%
  6. Madeline87%
  7. Paige84%
  8. Hannah83%
  9. Leah80%
  10. Grace79%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey43%
  2. Zoe43%
  3. Zoey45%
  4. Maggie45%
  5. Savannah46%
  6. Kylie46%
  7. Kaylee49%
  8. Lily52%
  9. Maya53%
  10. Emma53%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn86%
  2. Paige84%
  3. Faith82%
  4. Madeline79%
  5. Kaitlyn78%
  6. Isabel78%
  7. Alexa76%
  8. Makayla75%
  9. Gabriella75%
  10. Addison73%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya45%
  2. Autumn52%
  3. Hailey54%
  4. Zoey55%
  5. Chloe56%
  6. Maggie56%
  7. Zoe57%
  8. Destiny58%
  9. Emma58%
  10. Savannah58%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Isabel93%
  2. Sophie92%
  3. Sophia92%
  4. Jocelyn89%
  5. Leah88%
  6. Hannah88%
  7. Natalie88%
  8. Julia86%
  9. Isabella85%
  10. Isabelle85%

Bottom 10

  1. Destiny54%
  2. Autumn55%
  3. Savannah59%
  4. Addison59%
  5. Kylie62%
  6. Zoe62%
  7. Kaylee63%
  8. Brooklyn63%
  9. Sydney64%
  10. Brianna65%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jocelyn83%
  2. Paige83%
  3. Isabel79%
  4. Grace79%
  5. Madeline79%
  6. Faith76%
  7. Kaitlyn76%
  8. Isabelle74%
  9. Angelina74%
  10. Isabella74%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey43%
  2. Zoe43%
  3. Maggie43%
  4. Savannah46%
  5. Zoey48%
  6. Lily49%
  7. Maya50%
  8. Kylie50%
  9. Sabrina53%
  10. Kaylee54%
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