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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. Patrice96%
  2. Clare96%
  3. Olga96%
  4. Mikayla96%
  5. Trina94%
  6. Caitlyn94%
  7. Kaitlin94%
  8. Katharine94%
  9. Betsy94%
  10. Tricia94%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Tia42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Candy43%
  5. Jeannie44%
  6. Scarlett46%
  7. Lilly46%
  8. Millie46%
  9. Abby48%
  10. Nova48%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jeannette96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Mable93%
  4. Antoinette93%
  5. Jeanine93%
  6. Nettie93%
  7. Bernadette92%
  8. Nichole91%
  9. Nikki91%
  10. Patrice90%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Lila42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Iris46%
  5. Heaven46%
  6. Raven46%
  7. Celeste46%
  8. Aria47%
  9. Willow48%
  10. Kali50%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Juliana95%
  2. Krista94%
  3. Kirsten94%
  4. Kristi94%
  5. Kristie94%
  6. Kristy94%
  7. Kristine94%
  8. Eunice93%
  9. Clare93%
  10. Fatima92%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali45%
  2. Misty51%
  3. Diamond52%
  4. Luna53%
  5. Heaven54%
  6. Londyn55%
  7. Ila55%
  8. Nova55%
  9. Lola55%
  10. Scarlett56%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Mable93%
  2. Dena88%
  3. Amie88%
  4. Aimee88%
  5. Doreen88%
  6. Nadine87%
  7. Kirsten86%
  8. Kristi86%
  9. Myrna86%
  10. Kristine86%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Scarlett46%
  4. Millie46%
  5. Jeannie46%
  6. Tia47%
  7. Candy47%
  8. Nyla48%
  9. Lizzie49%
  10. Abby49%
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