Maddison

Maddison is a surname and, less commonly, a given name. It is a variant spelling of Madison, which originated as a patronymic from the medieval English given name Maud (a form of Matilda), conveying the sense “son of Maud.”

Geographic and historical distribution of the surname Maddison reflects English origins, with families bearing the name recorded in England and scattered to other English-speaking regions through migration. Over time the form Madison/Maddison spread to North America and parts of the Commonwealth, often accompanying settlers and descendants.

As a given name, Madison gained notable popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a unisex name, with a tilt toward female usage in recent decades. Maddison is a less common spelling for the given name and is used for both genders in some families, though Madison remains the more widely used variant for girls today and Maddison for boys is comparatively rare.

Variants and related forms include Madison, Maddison, and other spelling variants of the same patronymic origin. The name is primarily appreciated for its phonetic clarity and cultural associations in English-speaking countries rather than for a specific meaning beyond its historical roots.

Notable individuals bearing the surname or given name Maddison appear across various fields in English-speaking regions, but no single figure defines the name. For related terms and alternative spellings, see Madison.