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Padraig

PAW-drig

Popularity

#7585

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

795

Peak Year

#57 in 2009

First Recorded

1982

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This is the Irish Gaelic form of Patrick, a name of Latin origin meaning 'nobleman'. It is a traditional and beloved Irish name.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Patrick

    Patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity.

  • Padraig Pearse

    Irish republican, poet, and leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.

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Personality Traits

NobleRespectedDevoutStrong

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