Madison
[ˈmædɪsən]Meaning
english surname meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud"
Background Story
Madison is an English surname meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud". It was not commonly used as a feminine name until after the 1984 film Splash, in which the main character took it after seeing a street sign for Madison Avenue in New York City. It was ranked second for girls in the United States by 2001.
Variations
Maddie, Maddy
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