The baby name Madog is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaːdɔɡ/ (Welsh); anglicized /ˈmædɒɡ/ — approx. 'MAH-dog' or 'MAD-og'.
Madog is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Madog is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmaːdɔɡ/ (Welsh); anglicized /ˈmædɒɡ/ — approx. 'MAH-dog' or 'MAD-og'.
Madog is Welsh in Origin.
Madog is a traditional Welsh masculine given name meaning “fortunate” or “beneficent.” It derives from the Old Welsh element mad, “good, lucky,” with the adjectival suffix -og denoting “characterized by.” In Welsh the name is pronounced MAD-og (with a hard g), while the common anglicized spelling is Madoc (MAD-ock).
The name was widespread in medieval Wales among nobles and poets. Notable bearers include Madog ap Maredudd, the 12th-century ruler of Powys; Madog ab Owain Gwynedd, the prince linked to the legend of a voyage to America around 1170; Madog ap Llywelyn, leader of the 1294–95 revolt; and the 13th-century poet Madog ap Gwallter. Variant forms and derivatives include Madoc, the given/surname Maddock, and the patronymic-based surnames Maddox and Maddocks (from ap Madog). Today Madog remains a distinctive heritage choice in Wales, while its surname offshoots are far more common internationally.
Madog is exceptionally rare. There are only 3 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.
| Madog ap Maredudd Madog ap Maredudd was best known as the king of Powys, ruling the Welsh kingdom from 1132 until his death in 1160. He is remembered as an important 12th-century Welsh ruler. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
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