Padraig
/P-AA-D-R-AA-IH-G/
Irish form of Patrick — Padraig (Irish Gaelic Pádraig, from Latin Patricius 'noble') is the Irish-Gaelic form of Patrick. The original Irish form of the saint-name. St. Patrick (5th c) is Ireland's patron saint who according to tradition drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Padraig is a Christian boy name of Irish origin, meaning “Irish form of Patrick — Padraig (Irish Gaelic Pádraig, from Latin Patricius 'noble') is the Irish-Gaelic form of Patrick. The original Irish form of the saint-name. St. Patrick (5th c) is Ireland's patron saint who according to tradition drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity.”.
Padraig is a boy's name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Irish form of Patrick — Padraig (Irish Gaelic Pádraig, from Latin Patricius 'noble') is the Irish-Gaelic form of Patrick. The original Irish form of the saint-name. St. Patrick (5th c) is Ireland's patron saint who according to tradition drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Irish, British, American families, Padraig carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Padraig
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Padraig lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Padraig's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Padraig's saint & feast day →What does Padraig's numerology say?
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 Padraig resonates in either tradition.
Padraig's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Padraig's full reading →
Does Padraig go with your family's names?
Padraig breaks into 7 sounds: /P-AA-D-R-AA-IH-G/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Padraig sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Padraig beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Padraig — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Padraig
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Padraig
What does the name Padraig mean?
Padraig means "Irish form of Patrick — Padraig (Irish Gaelic Pádraig, from Latin Patricius 'noble') is the Irish-Gaelic form of Patrick. The original Irish form of the saint-name. St. Patrick (5th c) is Ireland's patron saint who according to tradition drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity.." It is a boy name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Padraig a boy or girl name?
Padraig is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Padraig?
Padraig is of Irish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Irish, British, American families.
Is Padraig a Christian name?
Yes. Padraig is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Irish origin.
What does Padraig mean in Irish?
Padraig originates from Irish, where it means "Irish form of Patrick — Padraig (Irish Gaelic Pádraig, from Latin Patricius 'noble') is the Irish-Gaelic form of Patrick. The original Irish form of the saint-name. St. Patrick (5th c) is Ireland's patron saint who according to tradition drove the snakes from Ireland and used the shamrock to teach the Holy Trinity.."
What are common nicknames for Padraig?
Common short forms of Padraig include Paddy.
What is the numerology of Padraig?
Padraig has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
When is Padraig's feast day?
Padraig's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is March 17, linked to the patron saint of Ireland.
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