definition of madison name
Madison (name) Madison is a surname of English origin, which has become a popular given name in the United States. Madison, commonly spelled Maddison in Northeastern England, is a variant of Mathieson, meaning son of Matthew, although possibly occasionally standing for son of Maddy, where Maddy is a pet form of Maud. Madison is also used as a given name. As a name, it has become popular for girls in recent decades.