What is Paddy short for?
In old records, Paddy is usually short for Patrick. It is one of the classic diminutives worth recognizing on sight. You will find it in Irish, American, and British records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Paddy-to-Patrick jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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