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Madison
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ORIGIN

English

MEANING

Son of Maud

The name was derived from an English surname associated with former president James Madison and his wife Dolley. It was influenced by actress Daryl Hannah in the 1984 film, "Splash," whose character adopted the name after seeing a street sign for Madison Avenue in New York. It debuted on the popularity chart in 1985.

VARIATIONS

Maddox  Mackenzie 

ALTERNATIVES

Madisyn  Madisen  Maddison  Madissyn  Madyson 

NICKNAMES

Maddie 

FAMOUS Madisons

"Billy Madison" (film) 

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Comments Comments ( 4 )
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angel_madi wrote:

My cousin's name is Madison Nicole!

10/27/2009 05:58:40 PM Report Abuse
timidconverse wrote:

We are naming our new baby girl Madyson Kay

10/10/2009 10:21:07 AM Report Abuse
sgrayson38614 wrote:

I am having a girl and I am naming her Madison Brianna.

10/5/2009 10:40:45 AM Report Abuse
basket_girl_20 wrote:

My cousin's name is madison! lol

10/1/2009 01:33:35 PM Report Abuse
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