If I ever have a son, I would consider using the name
Patrick nn
Pat.
My dad had a buddy named
Pat, and from what I remember, he was really nice.
Patrick would also be an indirect way of honoring my grandpa, who was named
Richard.
Also, my hometown makes a big deal out of St.
Patrick's Day, so it's a way to remember where I came from.
And, not to mention, I love the show It's Always
Sunny in
Philadelphia, which takes place in
Paddy's Pub.