Paddie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Paddie is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the baptismal name Patty, which was the pet form for the personal name Patrick. Patronymic surnames arose out of the vernacular and religious given name traditions. In the religious naming tradition, which was developed later than the vernacular tradition, surnames were bestowed in honor of religious figures or church officials. Personal names derived from the names of saints, apostles, biblical figures, and missionaries are widespread in most European countries. In the Middle Ages, they became increasingly popular because people believed that the souls of the deceased continued to be involved in this world. They named their children after saints in the hope that the child would be blessed or protected by the saint.

Early Origins of the Paddie family

The surname Paddie was first found in Worcestershire, where the family held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Paddie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paddie research. Another 180 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1381, 1542, 1554, 1560, 1585, 1591, 1603, 1606, 1618, 1634, 1770, 1795 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Paddie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paddie Spelling Variations

Paddie has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Paddie have been found, including Paddy, Pady, Paddie, Padie, Paddey, Padey, Paday, Paddye, Patty, Paty, Pattie, Patie, Pati, Pattey, Patey and many more.

Early Notables of the Paddie family

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Migration of the Paddie family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Paddies to arrive on North American shores: William Paddey, who settled in New England in 1635; William Paddy, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1635; John Padey, who settled in Virginia in 1658; John Paddy, who arrived in Boston in 1663.

Contemporary Notables of the name Paddie (post 1700) +

Michael Paddie, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000
Chris Paddie, American Republican politician, Member of Texas State House of Representatives 9th District; Elected 2012
Paddie O'Neil OBE (1926-2010), British actress and singer
Paddie Feeley (b. 1965), Irish professional footballer