Origin and Meaning of Madesyn

A modern variant of the name Madison, which means 'son of Maud' or 'Matthew's son'.

Origin: English - Madesyn is derived from Madison, which originally comes from an English surname meaning 'son of Maud'. The name Maud itself is derived from the Old French name 'Mahaut', which means 'powerful battler'.

• Madesyn is a contemporary spelling variation and is considered a part of the trend for unique and creative spellings of traditionally popular names.
• The name Madison became popular in the United States in the late 20th century and has since seen variations like Madesyn emerge as parents seek distinctive alternatives.
• While traditionally a male name, Madison and its variations like Madesyn are now predominately used for females, especially in recent years.
• The name Madison reached its peak popularity as a girl's name in 2001, making it one of the top names for girls in the early 2000s.
• Variations and related names include Madisyn, Madyson, and Maud, each representing the same root but tailored to different tastes.