Paddy

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Paddy may refer to:

  • Paddy, a masculine given name, and a common diminutive for Patrick or Pádraig
  • Paddy, slang (usually derogatory) term in British English for an Irish person
  • Paddy Whiskey, a brand of Irish whiskey manufactured by The Cork Distilleries Co. since 1779
  • Paddy field, a field for semi-aquatic crops
  • harvested rice kernel, known as paddy, or rough rice
  • Paddy, informal name given to the Black-faced Sheathbill or Snowy Sheathbill
  • Paddywagon, slang term for police car
  • Paddy, nickname for the apprentice Jedi rank Padawan in Star Wars
  • Paddy, slang word for a tantrum or fit
  • Paddy Rollers, informal name for slave patrol

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