Padraic
/P-AA-D-R-AA-IH-K/
Noble — Padraic (Irish form of Patrick, from Latin Patricius 'noble') was the 5th-century Romano-Briton missionary who Christianized Ireland. Patron saint of Ireland. The Irish form Pádraic preserves the original spelling.
See Padraic scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Padraic is a boy's name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Noble — Padraic (Irish form of Patrick, from Latin Patricius 'noble') was the 5th-century Romano-Briton missionary who Christianized Ireland. Patron saint of Ireland. The Irish form Pádraic preserves the original spelling." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Irish, American, British families, Padraic carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Padraic
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Padraic resonates in either tradition.
How Padraic sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Padraic breaks down into 7 phonemes: /P-AA-D-R-AA-IH-K/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Padraic — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Padraic
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Names similar to Padraic
If Padraic resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Irish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Padraic
Common questions about Padraic
What does the name Padraic mean?
Padraic means "Noble — Padraic (Irish form of Patrick, from Latin Patricius 'noble') was the 5th-century Romano-Briton missionary who Christianized Ireland. Patron saint of Ireland. The Irish form Pádraic preserves the original spelling.." It is a boy name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Padraic a boy or girl name?
Padraic is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Padraic?
Padraic is of Irish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Irish, American, British families.
What are common nicknames for Padraic?
Common short forms of Padraic include Patrick.
What is the numerology of Padraic?
Padraic has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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