Madison name meaning
28k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Madison mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from the United Kingdom agree the name Madison means "Happy, kind, caring, funny, smart, friendly" and is of Scottish / English origin.
- A user from Alabama, U.S. says the name Madison means "beautiful and strong and healthy and kind and loving".
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Madison is of Armenian origin and means "Strength of God and kindness".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Madison is of English origin and means "Kind,caring, honest, adorable, funny".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Madison is of English origin and means "Kind caring".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Madison is of Hawaiian origin and means "a strong individual who faces a lot of obstacles but always pushes through. Madison means strength".
- 2 submissions from the United States and agree the name Madison means "Gift of god" and is of American origin.
- 2 people from Texas, U.S. agree the name Madison is of English origin and means "Gift From God".
- A user from Hawaii, U.S. says the name Madison is of Korean origin and means "Full of strength and true to self".
- According to a user from Massachusetts, U.S., the name Madison means "Son of the Mighty Warrior".
- Capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin
- 4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
- An English matronymic surname from Middle English Madde (“Maud”) + -son.
- James Madison (1751–1836), a Founding Father and 4th President of the United States.
- A locale in the United States; all named for James Madison unless otherwise indicated.
- The capital city of Wisconsin, United States and the county seat of Dane County.
- A city in Alabama.
- A city in Arkansas.
- A city, the county seat of Madison County, Florida.
- A city in Georgia.
- A city in Illinois.
- A city, the county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana.
- A city in Kansas.
- A city, the county seat of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota; named for Madison, Wisconsin.
- A city in Mississippi.
- A city in Missouri.
- A city, the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska; named for its county, itself for James Madison.
- A city, the county seat of Lake County, South Dakota; named for Madison, Wisconsin.
- A city, the county seat of Boone County, West Virginia.
- A town in Connecticut.
- A town in Maine.
- A town in New Hampshire.
- A town in New York and a village within that town.
- A town in North Carolina.
- A town, the county seat of Madison County, Virginia; named for the landowning Madison family, of which James Madison is a descendant.
- A town in Wisconsin, adjacent to the city of Madison.
- A borough of New Jersey.
- A borough of Pennsylvania.
- A village in Ohio; named for either James Madison or Madison, Connecticut.
- A census-designated place in Yolo County, California; named for Madison, Wisconsin.
- A river in Wyoming and Montana, United States; named for James Madison.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, popular since 1984 when it appeared as the name of a mermaid in the film Splash.
- A particular line dance commonly danced to the Ike & Tina Turner song Nutbush City Limits.
- Alternative spelling of madison
Madison was also found in the following language(s): Japanese
Notable Persons Named Madison
Notable Persons Named Madison
Madison was born on August 27th, 1989 in Solihull. Madison is also known as Maddy.
She has been prominent since 2009. Madison was born on February 17th, 1995 in Rock Island, Illinois.
Madison Bumgarner is a baseball player for the San Francisco Giants. Madison was born on August 1st, 1989 in Hickory, North Carolina.
Madison Pettis is an actor, voice acting, model (people), actress, voice actress, and model. She has been prominent since 2005. Madison was given the name Madison Michelle Pettis on July 22nd, 1998 in Arlington, Texas.
Madison Beer is a musician. She was most active from 2012 to present. Madison was given the name Madison Elle Beer on March 5th, 1999 in Jericho, New York, U.S. Madison is also known as Beer and Madison.
Madison was born on February 5th, 1986 in Columbus, Ohio. Madison is also known as Simmons, Ashley; Lane, Lexi; Lively, and Amber.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Madison
Notable Persons With the Last Name Madison
James Madison was a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, from Virginia's 15th district, from Virginia's 5th district, Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from Virginia, 4th President of the United States, 5th United States Secretary of State, Member of . His military service ended in 1775. James was born on March 16th, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. He breathed his last breath on June 28th, 1836.
Bailee Madison is an actress. She has been prominent since 2006. Bailee was born on October 15th, 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Holly Madison is a television personality, model, author, celebrity, and model (people). She was most active from 1998 to present. Holly was given the name Holly Sue Cullen on December 23rd, 1979 in Astoria, Oregon, U.S.
Dolley Madison was a First Lady of the United States. Dolley was born on May 20th, 1768 in Guilford County, North Carolina. She died on July 12th, 1849.
Guy Madison was an actor and producer. His career lasted from 1944 to 1988. Guy was given the name Robert Ozell Moseley on January 19th, 1922 in Pumpkin Center, California, U.S. He passed away on February 6th, 1996.
Ts Madison is an entertainer. She was most prominent from 2004 to present. Ts was born on October 22nd, 1977 in Miami, Florida, United States.
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- Sam MadisonFootball Player
- Sr. James MadisonTobacco Planter
- Garrett MadisonMountaineering
- George MadisonGovernor of Kentucky
- James Madison
- Helene MadisonSwimmer
- Deborah Madison
- Cleo Madison
- Bennett MadisonWriter
- Tim MadisonAuthor
- James Jonas MadisonMilitary Person
- Edmond H. Madison
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Madison | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 55.04% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 38.28% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.93% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.01% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.06% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Madison
People with the last name Madison are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Madison
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| #82 | Vintage Boy Names |