Maddy

What does the baby name Maddy mean? Learn about what Maddy means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Maddy - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Maddy: M-A-D-D-Y, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Maddy: MAH dee
Meaning of Maddy: Pet form of mad- names.
Origin of Maddy: The name 'Maddy' is a diminutive form of the name 'Madison'. 'Madison' originated as a surname in medieval England, derived from the Old English personal name 'Mæddi', meaning 'son of Mæddi'. It was later adopted as a given name in the United States in the 1980s.; American Names; English Names; Pet Names
Popularity of Maddy: 'Maddy' is a relatively popular name for boys in English-speaking countries. However, it is more commonly used as a nickname or a shortened form of longer names such as 'Madison' or 'Madden'. The popularity of the name 'Maddy' has seen some fluctuations over the years but remains a recognizable and well-used name.; Maddy currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Maddy

The name 'Maddy' is derived from the Old English personal name 'Mæddi', meaning 'son of Mæddi'. The name 'Mæddi' itself is a variant of the Old English name 'Mæda', which means 'mead' or 'meadow'. Over time, 'Maddy' became a diminutive form of 'Madison', which was originally a surname meaning 'son of Mæddi'.

Cultural Significance of Maddy

'Maddy' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance in any particular culture. However, it is widely used as a nickname or a shortened form of longer names, reflecting the trend of using diminutives in English-speaking countries.