Male Name
Paddy
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
costumiers
diminutives
folk singers
game show hosts
High Representatives for Bosnia and Herzegovina
James Joyce characters
jockeys
mixed martial artists
nautical
playwrights
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
youthful100%
informal140%
common100%
natural80%
wholesome80%
strong100%
rough80%
strange65%
simple120%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Paddy is an Irish diminutive of the name Patrick, commonly used as a nickname or informal name. It carries a cultural significance in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, often associated with Irish identity and heritage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Patrick
Evolution:
The name Paddy evolved as a diminutive form of Patrick, reflecting the affectionate and informal nature of nicknames in Irish culture.
Source:
Irish naming traditions