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How to pronounce Madison (MAD-i-son)

Madison

MAD-i-son

Madison

Popular modern name. Often shortened to Maddie.

Notes

Popular modern name. Often shortened to Maddie.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old English
Meaning
son of Maud (a medieval form of Matilda)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Maddie
  • Mads
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Originally an English surname; surged in popularity for girls after the 1984 film Splash.

Notable people

  • James Madison (4th US President — surname)

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