Meanings & Origins of Madison
What does Madison mean? What is the origin?
Meaning
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.
Meaning
Gift of God; Strong fighter
Meaning
Son of a mighty warrior
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How to pronounce, Madison?
\m(a)-di-son\
Popularity of Madison
There were 36 US births last year.
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