Maddison
Son of Maud — a girl name of English origin
Popularity of Maddison in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Maddison
Maddison is a phonetic spelling variant of Madison, itself an English surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew," with Maud being a medieval form of Matilda. This double-D spelling emerged alongside other creative respellings as the name exploded in popularity following the 1984 film Splash, in which a mermaid character adopts the name after seeing a Madison Avenue street sign. It has been especially popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, sometimes outpacing the standard "Madison" spelling in those regions. Maddison exemplifies the trend of surnames-turned-first-names for girls, offering a confident, contemporary feel.
Maddison Around the World
Maddison is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Maddison
Famous People Named Maddison
- Maddison Elliott — Australian Paralympic swimmer
- James Maddison — English professional footballer
- Maddison Brown — Australian actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Maddison mean?
Maddison is a girl name of English origin meaning "Son of Maud." Maddison is a phonetic spelling variant of Madison, itself an English surname meaning "son of Maud" or "son of Matthew," with Maud being a medieval form of Matilda. This double-D spelling emerged alongside other creative respellings as the name exploded in popularity following the 1984 film Splash, in which a mermaid character adopts the name after seeing a Madison Avenue street sign.
How do you pronounce Maddison?
Maddison is pronounced MAD-ih-suhn. Common variations include Madison, Madisyn, Maddyson.
Is Maddison a girl name?
Yes, Maddison is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Maddie, Mads, Maddy.
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