Madison Meaning and Origin
The name Madison is a unisex name meaning “son of Maud” and is of English origin. Madison is a name that can be used for both boys and girls, but is more commonly given to girls. It has English origins and is believed to have originally been a surname meaning “son of Maud.” Maud is an old Germanic name that means “powerful in battle.” Madison became a popular given name for girls in the United States in the 1980s, possibly due to the influence of the movie “Splash” which featured a mermaid character named Madison. It has since remained a popular name for girls, consistently ranking in the top 10 most popular names in the United States since the late 1990s. In addition to being a given name, Madison is also the name of a city in Wisconsin, United States, which is named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. There are also several other places and institutions named Madison, such as Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Names similar to Madison:
- Addison
- Emerson
- Harper
- Taylor
- Jordan
- Avery
- Kennedy
- Peyton
- Riley
- Morgan
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