Paddy
Meaning of Paddy
Paddy is a unisex name with English origin. It is pronounced as PAD-ee (/ˈpædi/). Paddy is a variation of the name Patrick, which means "noble" or "patrician." The name has been recorded in the United States since at least the 1920s. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a recognizable and endearing choice for parents seeking a charming and timeless name for their child. With its rich history and associations, Paddy evokes images of strength, dignity, and Irish heritage. Whether you have Irish roots or simply appreciate the beauty of this classic name, Paddy is sure to make a lasting impression.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PAD-ee (/ˈpædi/)
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Notable People Named Paddy
| Wing Commander Brendan Eamonn Fergus Finucane, also known as Paddy Finucane, was an Irish Second World War RAF fighter pilot and flying ace. |
| Robert Blair Mayne, also known as Paddy Mayne, was a multi-talented British Army officer, rugby player, lawyer, amateur boxer, and founding member of the Special Air Service (SAS). |
| Patrick Anthony Howard Upton, also known as Paddy Upton, is a South African cricket coach and sports scientist with expertise in Twenty20 cricket and mental coaching for professional athletes. |
| Paddy Stapleton - Patrick Stapleton is a former Irish hurler known for his role as a right corner-back for the Tipperary senior team from 2006 to 2016. |
| Paddy Summerfield is a British photographer based in Oxford, UK. |
| Paddy Brennan is an accomplished Irish jump jockey, known for winning the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup on Imperial Commander and serving as the stable jockey at Fergal O'Brien's yard in Gloucestershire. |
| Paddy Canny was an influential Irish fiddle player who played a key role in popularizing Irish traditional music both in Ireland and internationally. |
| Paddy Bedford, also known as "Goowoomji," was a renowned contemporary Indigenous Australian artist from Warmun in the Kimberley, and was chosen for an architectural commission at the Musée du quai Branly. |
| Paddy Kenny was a renowned Irish hurler who played for Borrisoleigh and the Tipperary senior inter-county team in the 1940s and 1950s, and is considered one of Tipperary's finest players. |
| Paddy Ryan - Patrick Joseph Ryan is an Irish-American rugby union player known for his role as a prop for the Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States men's national team. |
| Paddy Nixon is a computer scientist and the current Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra in Australia, assuming the position in April 2020. |
| Paddy Donovan - Thomas Patrick Donovan was a New Zealand athlete who excelled in boxing at the Olympic Games and won bronze medals at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, as well as playing representative rugby for Hawke's Bay. |
| Paddy Reilly - Patrick Reilly, an Irish folk singer and guitarist from Rathcoole, County Dublin, is renowned for his renditions of "The Fields of Athenry", "Rose of Allendale", and "The Town I Loved So Well", with his version of "The Fields of Athenry" being the most successful, remaining in the Irish charts for 72 weeks. |
| Paddy Roberts - Patrick Roberts was an Irish footballer known for his time playing for Shelbourne in the League of Ireland and representing the League of Ireland XI internationally. |
| Paddy McLaughlin - Patrick McLaughlin is a Northern Irish football manager and former player currently serving as assistant manager at Derry City. |
