Paddy

Paddy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Paddy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Paddy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Paddy was, in the past month, the 2846th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Paddy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Paddy was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Paddy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Paddy is most adored in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, California and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Paddy.

Most popular breeds named Paddy:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Doberman Pinscher
4. Maltese
5. Basenji

Paddy is found in these categories:

irish

Common nickname for Patrick, often used in Ireland.

fat

Paddy sounds like "pudgy", perfect for a round, cuddly pooch!