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Maddie

“diminutive of Madison or Madeleine”

About the name Maddie

Maddie is primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for names such as Madison and Madeleine. Madison is of English origin and originally meant ‘son of Maud,’ while Madeleine is the French form of Magdalene, referring to a person from Magdala, a town mentioned in the New Testament. Maddie has become a familiar and affectionate short form in English-speaking countries, often used independently as a given name.

Meaning
diminutive of Madison or Madeleine
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MAD-ee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Maddie

  • Maddie Rose
  • Maddie Claire
  • Maddie Ann
  • Maddie Elizabeth
  • Maddie Jane

Questions about Maddie

What does Maddie mean?
Maddie is an English name meaning "diminutive of Madison or Madeleine".
How do you pronounce Maddie?
Maddie is pronounced MAD-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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