Pádraig Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Pádraig means noble, patrician. Irish form of Patrick, from Latin patricius, meaning noble

Pádraig is the Irish form of Patrick, from the Latin patricius, meaning of noble birth. It is, of course, tied to Saint Patrick, the fifth-century missionary credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. For many centuries Irish people were reluctant to use the saint's name directly out of reverence, and the name became common only in the later Middle Ages. Pet forms include Paudie and Paddy. The pronunciation, PAW-drig, is quite different from the English. It is an obvious choice for those who want to honour Irish heritage, offering an instantly recognisable name with a glow of national pride.

Variants of Pádraig

PadraigPaudiePaddyPatrickPadraic

Well-known people named Pádraig

Pádraig Harrington.

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