Madison
\ma.di.sɔn\⚥French unisex name: girls and boys
A French name for girls and boys of English origin, first recorded around Années 1960.
At a glance
| Gender | Feminine and masculine (unisex) |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| First recorded | Années 1960 |
| Pronunciation | \ma.di.sɔn\ |
Origin and meaning
Usually derived from Mathieson (Matthew + -son), occasionally from Middle English Maddy (“Maud”) + -son. In the movie Splash, its use as a given name derives from Manhattan’s Madison Avenue.
Where it is mostly given
- United States
Source: Wiktionnaire (CC BY-SA 4.0).