St. Paddy’s or St. Patty’s?
Yes, there is a difference.
A website, Paddy Not Patty, lays it all out, so you understand the proper way to shorten St. Patrick's Day.
Paddy is derived from the Irish Pádraig, while Patty is short for the female name Patricia. Or a burger, the site says.
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Ugh, St. Patty's Day is trending on Twitter... it's St. Paddy's Day #FIFY
— Jeff Quinton (@JeffQuinton) March 17, 2016
I have been recently informed that my Irish heritage was betrayed by me saying "St. Patty's" and I apologize and say "St. Paddy's"
— [KWEH] Choco (@ChocoTheChocobo) March 17, 2016
