58
Warmth
58
Cheerfulness
54
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
27▼
Morality
54
Health
47
Warmth
58▲
Cheerfulness
58
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
53
Paddy Name Personality
Paddy is a name that feels approachable and caring. People associate it with kindness, generosity, and emotional openness. With notably high warmth (58/100) paired with strong cheerfulness (58/100), Paddy creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in ambition or drive (27/100), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic5.5
Mature2.8
Formal1.5
Upper Class2.7
Urban3.4
Wholesome7.0
Strong7.4
Refined3.4
Strange6.0
Simple8.0
Serious2.4
Nerdy4.9
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 37 ratings.
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Famous People Named Paddy
- Paddy ChayefskyOscar-winning screenwriter, Network
- Paddy AshdownBritish politician, Liberal Democrat leader
Variants of Paddy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paddy
What does the name Paddy say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Paddy scores highest in Warmth (58/100) and lowest in Success (27/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as high in warmth and very low in success.
Is Paddy a boy name?▾
Paddy is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (27), Warmth (58), Morality (54), Health (47), and Cheerfulness (58).
What is the Success rating for the name Paddy?▾
Paddy has a Success rating of 27 out of 100, which is considered very low. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Paddy sound?▾
Paddy has a Warmth rating of 58 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Paddy compare to other names?▾
Paddy's strongest dimension is Warmth at 58/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Paddy with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Paddy?▾
Notable people named Paddy include Paddy Chayefsky and Paddy Ashdown. Name Halo lists 2 famous Paddys with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.