Padraig

Irish

"patrician, noble"

Padraig Origin and Meaning

The name Padraig is a boy's name meaning "patrician, noble".

Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's POR-rick. Golf champ Padraig Harrington has brought it into the sports spotlight.

Popularity of the name Padraig

• 1098 Nameberry 2020

20 Names Similar to Padraig

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Famous People Named Padraig

• Pádraig Pearse Irish revolutionary leader and signatory
• Pádraig Peter Harrington Irish golfer
• Padraig Marrinan Irish painter
• Padraig Rooney Irish poet
• Padraig O'Keeffe Irish musician
• Pádraig Amond Irish footballer
• Pádraig Joseph Flynn Irish politician
• Pádraig "Paddy" MacKernan Irish diplomat
• Pádraig Mac Lochlainn Irish Senator

The name Padraig in Pop Culture

• Pronounced like "poor ick" or "poor,drick"