Páidí

Irish spelling of Paddy, the traditional short form of Pádraig (Patrick) that was so common once upon a time that it became a byname for an Irishman. Páidí is gaining in popularity in Ireland once again as part of the trend for vintage nicknames on the birth certificate.

Pronounced PAW-dee.

As of October 2026, Páidí Nameberry popularity #918 for boys.