Madison

Madison as a name

Madison is a popular name for girls in the United States. It originated as a surname, and was popularized as a given name by the movie “Splash” in 1984, which featured a mermaid named Madison.

The name Madison has no specific meaning, as it was originally a surname derived from the Old English words “maed” (meaning “maiden”) and “tun” (meaning “settlement” or “town”). In recent years, some have attempted to assign a meaning to the name by associating it with the word “mad” (meaning “angry” or “insane”), but this association is not historically accurate.

Overall, Madison is a pleasant and modern-sounding name that has gained widespread popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries.