The nameMaddy
Maddy is a friendly short form of Madison and Madeleine.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Maddy comes from Madeleine, from Magdalene, "woman from Magdala", or from Madison, an English surname.
Origin
English.
History
Madison, first a surname, became a girl's name in the United States after the film Splash (1984), in which the mermaid played by Daryl Hannah takes that name. Maddy followed as its short form. In England and Wales Maddy reached 678th place in 2006.
Popularity of the name Maddy
Maddy in the United States
Maddy was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 278 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Maddy. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Maddy in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Maddy in France
Maddy was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 2,640 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Maddy. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Maddy in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 449 births a year on average, against 282 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Maddy
Names from the same generation as Maddy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maddy mean?
Maddy comes from Madeleine, from Magdalene, "woman from Magdala", or from Madison, an English surname.
What is the origin of the name Maddy?
English.
Is Maddy a girl's or a boy's name?
Maddy is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Maddy?
In 2024, Maddy was the 2773rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 61 births.
What are the variants of the name Maddy?
Variants and related names of Maddy include Madeleine and Madison.
What are good sibling names for Maddy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anny, Lizzy, Reva and Lulu for a sister, Eliott, Casimir, Reggie and Mylan for a brother.