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Padraic

PAW-drik

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

973

Peak Year

#36 in 1982

First Recorded

1955

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Irish form of Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician'. It carries a strong, noble heritage.

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PaddyPaddy-boy

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Padraic Pearse

    Irish poet, nationalist, and political activist.

Nicknames

PaddyPaddy-boy

Spelling Variations

PatrickPádraig

Similar Names

PatrickLiamConorFinn

Personality Traits

BraveLoyalStrong-willedResilientTraditional

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