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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. Mikaela96%
  2. Jackeline96%
  3. Reyna95%
  4. Ansley95%
  5. Kaitlynn94%
  6. Anika93%
  7. Abigale93%
  8. Kiersten92%
  9. Patience91%
  10. Jacquelin91%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Macey44%
  3. Kaylie46%
  4. Miley48%
  5. Ayleen48%
  6. Jaliyah49%
  7. Kalie49%
  8. Jazlyn50%
  9. Isis51%
  10. Estrella51%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Reyna90%
  2. Kiersten89%
  3. Jackeline89%
  4. Anika88%
  5. Lisette88%
  6. Shreya88%
  7. Katerina88%
  8. Mikaela88%
  9. Cherish87%
  10. Mckayla87%

Bottom 10

  1. Brisa44%
  2. Natalya44%
  3. Allyssa44%
  4. Rhiannon45%
  5. Lailah47%
  6. Kaiya48%
  7. Isis48%
  8. Kayli49%
  9. Karmen49%
  10. Danae49%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Anneliese94%
  2. Kiersten94%
  3. Jackeline93%
  4. Ansley93%
  5. Graciela93%
  6. Nada92%
  7. Marianna92%
  8. Abigale92%
  9. Elin92%
  10. Joana92%

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna49%
  2. Brisa54%
  3. Isis54%
  4. Natalya56%
  5. Anastacia56%
  6. Unique57%
  7. Destiney58%
  8. Liberty58%
  9. America58%
  10. Jaelynn59%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jackeline91%
  2. Cherish89%
  3. Madalynn88%
  4. Dulce87%
  5. Vanesa87%
  6. Reyna87%
  7. Ansley87%
  8. Precious87%
  9. Kiersten86%
  10. Mikaela86%

Bottom 10

  1. Macey42%
  2. Allyssa42%
  3. Miley44%
  4. Natalya46%
  5. Kayli47%
  6. Lupita47%
  7. Kaylie47%
  8. Shakira48%
  9. Isis49%
  10. Yajaira49%
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