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Maddison

MAD-ih-son

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

The Story of Maddison

This name carries the strength of a warrior queen, 'mighty in battle,' a spirit that ensures your daughter will face challenges with an optimistic heart.

Maddison, an English surname, means 'son of Maud.' Maud itself is a medieval diminutive of Matilda, a name of Germanic origin signifying 'mighty in battle.' This name's journey is one of evolving from a patronymic to a given name, carrying the historical weight of fierce female strength and resilience, transitioning from a male-associated surname to a popular female given name in recent decades.

To choose 'Maddison' for your daughter is to bestow upon her a name that resonates with both approachability and a fierce inner strength. It suggests a child with a bright, optimistic outlook, capable of facing any challenge with a 'mighty in battle' spirit. When you write 'Maddison' on her birth card, you're celebrating a daughter who will likely be friendly, strong-willed, and ready to embrace life with enthusiasm.

What It Means

An English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. Maud is a medieval form of Matilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

OptimisticFriendlyPopularStrong-Willed

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#1,167 in 2009

Total Births

23,401

First Recorded

1985

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