Madison

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Meanings & Origins of Madison

What does Madison mean?

  • Madison \m(a)-di-son\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Madison), is pronounced MAD-ih-sun. Derived from the medieval woman's name Madeleine (Greek, French) "woman from Magdala". The surname evolved from Madde, which was a nickname for Madeleine. Use of Madison as a first name is influenced by James Madison, a major contributor to the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as well as American President during the War of 1812. Novelist Madison Smartt Bell.

    Madison has 3 variant forms: Maddison, Maddy and Madisson.

    in the Greek origin.
  • Gift of God; Strong fighter in the English origin.
  • Son of a mighty warrior in the German origin.

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    \m(a)-di-son\
  • There were 36 US births last year.
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