Pádraig
/ˈpˠɑːd̪ˠəɾˠɪɟ/
The English name Patrick is Pádraig in Irish. Wiktionary also lists Pádraigh and Pádraic.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pádraig | /ˈpˠɑːd̪ˠəɾˠɪɟ/ (Munster) /ˈpˠɑːɾˠɪɟ/ (Connacht) |
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| Pádraigh | ||
| Pádraic | ||
| Páraic | ||
| Pádhraig | masculine |
Pádraig is the Irish given name for Patrick. There are several variations of the name used in different contexts or dialects.
Which one should you use?
Pádraig is the most common standard form of the name, whereas Páraic is a distinct variant used in different contexts or dialects. You may also encounter the forms Pádraigh, Pádraic and Pádhraig.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Pádhraig is specifically tagged as a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpˠɑːd̪ˠəɾˠɪɟ/
Did you know?
- The name Pádraig is a 'cognate' of the English word 'patrician', as both stem from the Latin word for 'nobleman'.
- The Irish name Pádraig may not have come directly from Latin, but might have entered the language via Old Welsh first.
- The name Pádraig contains a silent 'gh' at the end in many modern pronunciations. This is a remnant of a historical spelling that once represented a sound that has since shifted or disappeared.
Examples in context
- Dia dhuit, is Pádraig é mo ainm.Hello, my name is Pádraig.
- An bhfuil Pádraig anseo?Is Pádraig here?
Example conversation
Saoirse is asking Cian about a mutual friend.
- SaoirseCian, an bhfuil Pádraig sa tír?Cian, is Patrick in the country?
- CianTá, tá sé i gCill Chaluimchí.Yes, he is in Killarney.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Pádraig saor inniu?Is Patrick free today?
- CianCeapann mé go bhfuil sé saor.I think he is free.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “patrick” translations and entries Pádraig, Pádraic, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pádraig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
