Padraig
Padraig is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “nobleman, patrician.”
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how do you pronounce Padraig?
PAW-drig
where does the name Padraig come from?
Pádraig, also spelled Padraic, Padhraig or Padhraic, comes from the Latin Patricius, of the patrician class, through the name of Saint Patrick.
The Irish form of Patrick, honoring Ireland's patron saint who drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. Pádraig is the quintessential Irish name, spoken in Irish-language communities as a mark of cultural identity and national pride.
the history of Padraig
It is often anglicised as Patrick, or written phonetically as Pauric.
what are the nicknames and variants of Padraig?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Padraig?
- Pádraig Pearse (leader of the 1916 Easter Rising)
- Pádraig Harrington (professional golfer)
what names are similar to Padraig?
what names go well with Padraig?
Sibling names that share Padraig's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Padraig
What does the name Padraig mean?
Padraig means “nobleman, patrician”.
What is the origin of the name Padraig?
Padraig comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Padraic, Padhraig, Padhraic and Patrick.
How popular is the name Padraig?
Padraig has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Padraig a boy or girl name?
Padraig is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Padraig?
Padraig is pronounced PAW-drig, with 2 syllables.
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