Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Nobleman or patrician, Noble, Patrician, Of Noble Birth
Pronunciation: PAD-dee, /ˈpædi/, P AE D IY
Popularity Rank: #5,739
Derived from the Irish name Pádraig, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. It is also a common nickname for men named Patrick.
The name Paddy is of Irish origin and means Nobleman or patrician, Noble, Patrician, Of Noble Birth. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Paddy is commonly found in Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, and 57 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PAD-dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpædi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AE D IY
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Paddy is recorded 10,020 times globally, ranking it as the 5,739th most common name worldwide.
Paddy is most prevalent in Ireland, with 4,117 occurrences, making it the 59th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Paddy is found among 1 in every 23 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | #59 | 1 : 23 |
| United Kingdom | #467 | 1 : 152 |
| Germany | #1,220 | 1 : 691 |
| United States of America | #6,953 | 1 : 5,532 |
| South Africa | #5,410 | 1 : 9,089 |
| Nigeria | #4,268 | 1 : 6,589 |
| Hong Kong | #1,916 | 1 : 2,988 |
| France | #9,277 | 1 : 11,748 |
| Canada | #3,702 | 1 : 3,299 |
| Netherlands | #4,849 | 1 : 4,216 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Paddy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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