Meanings and Derivations of the Name Paddy

The name Paddy, also known as the alternate (pet) name to Patrick, is an inherently Irish name that derives entirely from Latin.

The meaning of Paddy is simple, but strong in nature. In Latin, “Paddy” means “nobleman”.

Popularity of the Name

The popularity of Paddy as a name in general is growing, although in 2019, the name was not featured in the top 100 English Male Names to consider (the name Patrick was also not in the 100 top baby boys’ names). However, it has come back with a bang since then in popularity, and is still rising.

Famous People with the Name

There are quite a few important and iconic figures that bear this name, some of them out of England. To provide a good idea, here are a few examples.

• Paddy Ashdown, a British Democratic leader from 1988 to 1999. He also served in the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service.
• Paddy McGuinness, an English comedian known for his work alongside Peter Kay in Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere and played Gary in the 2012 movie, “Keith Lemon: The Film.
• Last, but not least, there is also Paddy Chayefsky, an American playwright from New York.

Useful Resources

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The name Patrick.

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