Padraic
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Padraic
Padraic means "noble" or "of noble birth" and derives from the Latin name Patricius, which comes from the Latin root "patricius" meaning patrician or nobleman.
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Etymology
Padraic means "noble" or "of noble birth" and derives from the Latin name Patricius, which comes from the Latin root "patricius" meaning patrician or nobleman. The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with strong associations to Saint Patrick (Pádraig in Irish), the patron saint of Ireland, making it particularly significant in Irish Catholic tradition.
Padraic currently ranks #13,645 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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