The nameMaddie
Maddie is an English nickname, rising strongly in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
It is a short form of Madeleine, Madeline or Madison. Madeleine comes from Magdala, a town in Galilee.
Origin
English.
History
First found in France in the late 1980s, Maddie rose strongly in the 2010s and reached its highest level there in the early 2020s, notably in Pays de la Loire.
Popularity of the name Maddie
Maddie in France
Maddie was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 955 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Maddie. Its rise began around 2007, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Maddie in France were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 161 births a year on average, against 128 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maddie in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddie mean?
It is a short form of Madeleine, Madeline or Madison. Madeleine comes from Magdala, a town in Galilee.
What is the origin of the name Maddie?
English.
Is Maddie a girl's or a boy's name?
Maddie is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Maddie?
Variants and related names of Maddie include Madeleine.