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Madison

/MAD-i-son/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Son of Maud

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Originally a surname, Madison became popular as a given name for girls after the 1984 film "Splash" featured a mermaid character with the name. It rose rapidly in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Vibes

American
English
girl
unisex

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