Paddy

Pronunciation: [ p-AD-ee ]

Boy Name #15,446 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Paddy is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AD-ee.

Parents who love the name Paddy often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,446
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Pad Pay Padie

Also a Girl Name

Paddy is also used as a girl name, ranked #48260.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paddy

Is Paddy a boy or girl name?

Paddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15446. As a girl name, it is ranked #48260. Paddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Paddy?

Paddy is pronounced p-AD-ee.

How popular is the name Paddy?

Paddy is currently ranked #15446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Paddy?

Common nicknames for Paddy include Pad, Pay, and Padie.

Is Paddy a common or rare name?

Paddy is an uncommon name, ranked #15446 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Paddy

Paddy is a boy name .

Is Paddy a boy or girl name? Paddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,446 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,260. Paddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Paddy is currently ranked #15,446 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Paddy include Pad, Pay, and Padie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.