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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. Michelle96%
  2. Michele96%
  3. Claire96%
  4. Beatrice96%
  5. Ellen96%
  6. Jocelyn95%
  7. Elizabeth94%
  8. Patricia94%
  9. Catherine94%
  10. Patsy94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey43%
  2. Zoe43%
  3. Zoey45%
  4. Maggie45%
  5. Lillie46%
  6. Savannah46%
  7. Kylie46%
  8. Tina47%
  9. Melody48%
  10. Cindy48%

Love potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Jeanette96%
  2. Janet96%
  3. Lorraine93%
  4. Tonya93%
  5. Annette92%
  6. Nicole91%
  7. Beverly90%
  8. Gloria90%
  9. Kristin89%
  10. Christina89%

Bottom 10

  1. Maya45%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Marilyn49%
  4. April51%
  5. Autumn52%
  6. Alice52%
  7. Violet52%
  8. Hailey54%
  9. Wanda55%
  10. Zoey55%

Professional potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Christine94%
  2. Kristin94%
  3. Christina94%
  4. Marian93%
  5. Isabel93%
  6. Claire93%
  7. Sophie92%
  8. Sophia92%
  9. Paula92%
  10. Dorothy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada49%
  2. Kendra53%
  3. Carla53%
  4. Whitney54%
  5. Destiny54%
  6. Autumn55%
  7. Crystal57%
  8. Maxine57%
  9. Harper57%
  10. Wanda57%

Crush potential for Paddy

Top 10

  1. Beverly88%
  2. Arlene88%
  3. Amy88%
  4. Mabel88%
  5. Lorraine87%
  6. Darlene87%
  7. Michele86%
  8. Christine86%
  9. Kristin86%
  10. Christina86%

Bottom 10

  1. Hailey43%
  2. Zoe43%
  3. Maggie43%
  4. Bonnie44%
  5. Savannah46%
  6. Dora47%
  7. Zoey48%
  8. Toni49%
  9. Molly49%
  10. Lily49%
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