https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/st-paddys-day-vs-st-pattys-day

St. Paddy's Day is traditional. As the article you cite points out, Patty is traditionally regarded as a female name, short for Patricia, and Paddy is often used as a nickname for Irishmen named Patrick.

Saint Patrick's Day -- pretty traditional here.

ALWAYS St. Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's day. The nickname for Patrick in Ireland is Paddy- NOT Patty!

St. Patty's day since it's St Patrick's Day and the short form for Patrick is Pat not Paddy.

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Pearl Lederman

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Pearl Lederman asked in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay · 1 month ago

Do you prefer St. Paddy's day or St. Patty's day?

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/st-p...

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1 month ago
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St. Paddy's Day is traditional. As the article you cite points out, Patty is traditionally regarded as a female name, short for Patricia, and Paddy is often used as a nickname for Irishmen named Patrick.
Spock (rhp)
Lv 7
1 month ago
Saint Patrick's Day -- pretty traditional here.
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1 month ago
ALWAYS St. Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's day. The nickname for Patrick in Ireland is Paddy- NOT Patty!
Anonymous
1 month ago
St. Patty's day since it's St Patrick's Day and the short form for Patrick is Pat not Paddy.

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