Message: "Patrick" - Behind the Name

Patrick

by Mig (guest)

2/10/2006, 2:09 AM

What do you all think of Patrick? What image do you have of a baby Patrick? One of my friends says she thinks its a good name for a man but not for a baby or little boy.Does Paddy sound cute or common?!

THanks a lot

#Patrick

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- Flash (guest)

2/10/2006, 12:35 PM

My 9 year old son is Patrick, and i'm glad i chose to call him that, it's a very handsome name and ages well. His nn is Patch the kids at school call him paddy whack, but i don't like Pat or Paddy.

- Bear

2/10/2006, 10:29 AM

Patrick is a wonderful name. Besides its noble meaning, it has a regal flair about it, very poetic.

I don't see why it wouldn't work for a boy as well as a man. I'd love to meet a little Patrick one day. :-)

- ErinM27

2/10/2006, 9:42 AM

Patrick is one of the top 5 names I like. Personally, I think it's suitable for any age. I don't really care for Paddy though. I either like just plain Patrick or possibly the nn Pat.

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- Aiver (NotBloodyLikely)

2/10/2006, 9:22 AM

I like Patrick. I think it would age well. Paddy makes me smile. All Paddy's are nice. :)

- as (guest)

2/10/2006, 9:21 AM

I have always loved Patrick-a strong, handsome Irish name. :) It helps that I have about ten in my extended family-I am biased towards it! Great name!!! I think it works well on a boy or a grown man.

- Soul (guest)

2/10/2006, 8:49 AM

I think it's a very nice, classic name, but not worn at all. I think it would age well, because it would sound cute for a child and equally nice on a grown person (eg it doesn't sound too mature for a child or too childish for an adult) Paddy, however, is definitely not my style. I think it's too much of a "pet-dog" name to be a nn for a real person :-)

- bjd1994rts

2/10/2006, 7:14 AM

I don't think Patrick is suitable for anybody. Paddy sounds retarded.

- lillybud (guest) +2

2/10/2006, 6:05 AM

Patrick is one of the names I'm thinking about for my son... due in May.

I don't like Paddy at all... it sounds like a teddy bear name. But I like Rick or Ricky... they are nice.

My 4 year old son came up with the name for me... I think it's not too old fashioned if a four year old thinks of it. I LIKE IT.

- bjd1994rts +1

2/10/2006, 7:22 AM

please dont name your son that

- Bear

2/10/2006, 10:31 AM

With all due respect, please don't listen to bjd1994rts.

Patrick would be a great name for your son. And his older brother has terrific taste!

- YZJ (guest) +1

2/10/2006, 5:46 AM

it's great!!! ((:

- bjd1994rts

2/10/2006, 7:22 AM

no its not

- poetic_freedom

2/10/2006, 2:19 AM

I love Patrick! It is one of my favourite names! It is a strong, traditional name that can grow with a person- Paddy is cute for a little boy, Pat is a cool name for a teenager and Patrick is a strong, masculine name that demands respect for an adult.

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