Paddy

Paddy Meaning & Origin

About Paddy
The name "Paddy" is a diminutive form of the name Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "noble" or "patrician." It is commonly used as a nickname or informal term for someone named Patrick, particularly in Ireland. The name Paddy carries connotations of Irish heritage and is often associated with warmth, friendliness, and a sense of humor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paddy are male.

Paddy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpædi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paddy in Braille

Here's how to represent Paddy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Paddy in braille

How to Spell the Name Paddy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Paddy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paddy in sign language

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