Names related to Madison: Maddie, Maddison, Madisen, Madisyn, Madyson
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Madison

Pronunciation: MA-di-sən (key)

Origin of the name Madison:

Transferred use of the surname meaning "Mad's son." Mad was a common pet form of Matthew (gift of God) during the Middle Ages. Madison may also be a matronymic derived from the name Maud, an old pet form of Mathilda (battle mighty): hence, "son of Maud."

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I love this name!

I, on the other hand, really pity Madisons, since they are walking proof that their parents don't understand irony.

I am so tired of hearing this trendy, trendy name. It's like Jennifer in the 70s and 80s.

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Maddie, Madi, Maddz, Maddy

Meanings and history of the name Madison: | Edit

Madison became a popular girl's name after the mermaid movie "Splash," where the mermaid took her name from a Madison Ave. street sign.

Madison was originally a surname meaning "son of Maud."

Madison is also the capital of Wisconsin.

Famous real-life people named Madison: | Edit

Madison Pettis

Madison in song, story & screen: | Edit

Madison, a character in the movie "Splash"

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