PADDY  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish, diminutive of PATRICK

Because it's a generic (and often derogatory) term for an Irishman, Paddy fell out of use as a diminutive or given name, though actress Mare Winningham used it not long ago.

Nicknames & Variations:
Padraic, Paddi, Paddie, Paddey, Padraig

Paddy is being discussed in our message boards:

• Happy Birthday, Grey (Kaitlin)!!!!
• AAA, BBB, CCC (Non-game version....)
• Help me name #4!
• nicknames
• Help! 5th baby name needed!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Paddy:

• BABY NAME PATRICK: The name of the day
• VINTAGE NICKNAMES: Boys' Edition
• IRISH BABY NAMES: Hot Off The Press