Paddy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paddy Name at a Glance

Name	Paddy
Meaning	Diminutive of Patrick: noble. Paddy is also sometimes used as a slang term for Irishman or for a temper tantrum.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paddy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paddy means “Diminutive of Patrick: noble. Paddy is also sometimes used as a slang term for Irishman or for a temper tantrum”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Paddy Name Origin

Our database records Paddy under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Paddy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Paddy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Paddy

When considering Paddy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.