What do you think about the first name Padraig ?

Question

First, do you write it rather Padraig or Padraic ? I know it means Patrick in English but do you prefer the Irish first name or the English one ?

Answer 1

It's a great Irish name and I think it should be spelt the typical Irish way of Padraig. I love traditional Irish names and when I have kids, mine will all be Irish.

Answer 2

I think it depends entirely on where you live, i.e. your cultural context. As an American I would not name a child Padraig (or Siobhan) because no one here knows how to pronounce them and they would be teased all through school. Don't misunderstand - I think both are lovely names. I have a brother-in-law named Padraic. If you are in Ireland, I'd suggest going with the more traditional spelling - but that's your preference, not mine!

Answer 3

There are so many beautiful Irish boys names, for me Padraig is nice but there are nicer names

check this site for some great names

http://web.ncf.ca/bj333/HomePage.boys.html

Answer 4

well its OK but if your not from Ireland whats wrong with Patrick ..... but to everyone their own Padraig is better and means musical whatever your choice is OK have niece called Siobhan and trying to get the right spelling gees as I said your choice

Answer 5

if you are irish and proud to be so then padraic, colm and grainne are all fine names.

if you are not irish then to call your children by such names suggests that you are not proud of what you are.

i think a child deserves a name to be proud of, and a name that reflects who they are.

Answer 6

The English equivalent is indeed "Patrick" but it's not pronounced that way.

http://www.celticgrounds.com/chapters/appendix/c-names.htm#male

I think it's a great name!

Answer 7

how would you feel when everyone calls your child "paddy"?
coz thats what will happen
personally i think its a sweet name,far to many james,jacks around at the moment.
nice to be different