The baby name Maddisen is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmædɪsən/ (MAD-ih-sen).
Maddisen is English in Origin.
The baby name Maddisen is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmædɪsən/ (MAD-ih-sen).
Maddisen is English in Origin.
Maddisen is a modern respelling of Madison/Maddison, an English surname meaning “son of Maud,” with Maud the medieval form of Matilda. Through Matilda’s Germanic elements - mahti “might, strength” and hild “battle” - the name carries connotations of inherited strength. The -sen ending may evoke Scandinavian patronymics, but in this case it is chiefly a stylistic variation rather than a separate etymology.
As a given name, the Madison family began as masculine in English records and early American usage before shifting strongly toward girls after the 1984 film Splash popularized Madison. It peaked for U.S. girls in the early 2000s yet remains technically unisex. Maddisen is the rarer, contemporary twist within this cluster, alongside variants such as Madison, Maddison, Madisen, Madisyn, and Madyson; common nicknames include Maddie and Mads. It suits parents seeking a familiar name with a distinctive, modern look anchored in sturdy medieval roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #916 | 5 | 8,741 |
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