Paddy

Male

Meaning

Pet Name of Patrick

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈpædi/

Traits associated with the name Paddy:

Dogs named Paddy tend to be loving, good-natured, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Paddy?

Naming your dog Paddy suggests that you have an affinity for Irish culture and may have a strong connection to the country. It could also suggest that you are a fun-loving and lighthearted person who enjoys giving their pet a unique and memorable name.

Is Paddy a good dog name?

Paddy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Paddy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,490
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,045
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Paddy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Paddy was, in the past month, the 1675th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Paddy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Paddy was viewed 72 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Paddy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Paddy is most adored in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Tennessee and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Paddy.

Most popular breeds named Paddy:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Doberman Pinscher
  4. Maltese
  5. Basenji

Paddy is found in these categories:

irish dog names
irish

Common nickname for Patrick, often used in Ireland.

fat dog names
fat

Paddy sounds like "pudgy", perfect for a round, cuddly pooch!

Dog names like Paddy:

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a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
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Cartoon possum character.
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Paddy dog name meaning

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Paddy (Puebla, Mexico)
It's a very nice name and a dog is also called that and my Pérez is an Irish setter ☘️
April 20, 2022 ◆ Translated

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