Paddy
Pronunciation: [ p-AD-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paddy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 57 babies have been named Paddy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paddy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,260
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French/Frankish origin
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Old Irish origin
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Arabic origin
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Latin pristinus origin
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About the Name Paddy
Paddy is a girl name .
Is Paddy a boy or girl name? Paddy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,260 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,446. Paddy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Paddy is currently ranked #48,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paddy include Pad, Pay, Paie, and Padkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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