The nameMady
Mady is a unisex name: a pet form of Madeleine for girls, a West African form of Mamadou for boys.
- Unisex name
- French or West African depending on the family
Meaning
For girls, Mady comes from Madeleine, "from Magdala". For boys, it comes from Mamadou, a form of Muhammad, "praised".
Origin
French or West African depending on the family.
History
Mady has been given in France since the 1920s and grew in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Mady
Mady in France
Mady was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 860 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Mady. Its rise began around 1943, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Mady in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 121 births a year.
Variants and related names
Mady in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mady mean?
For girls, Mady comes from Madeleine, "from Magdala". For boys, it comes from Mamadou, a form of Muhammad, "praised".
What is the origin of the name Mady?
French or West African depending on the family.
Is Mady a girl's or a boy's name?
Mady is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
What are the variants of the name Mady?
Variants and related names of Mady include Madeleine and Mamadou.