Madyson

Madyson is a modern English variant of the popular feminine name Madison. It originated as a respelling adapting the phonetic end of the name, possibly for stylistic or phonetic distinction. Madison itself derives from the English surname Madison, meaning "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud."

The given name Madison was virtually unknown before 1985 but skyrocketed in popularity after the 1984 film Splash, whose main character adopted it after seeing a street sign for Madison Avenue in New York City. Spelling variants such as Madyson, Maddison, and Madisyn emerged during its meteoric rise, offering distinctive orthographic choices while retaining the same pronunciation.

Like its root, Madyson is almost exclusively a feminine given name in the United States and other English-speaking countries. Its peak came during the height of Madison's popularity; by 2001 the base name became the second-most popular for American girls. Common diminutives include Maddie, Maddy, and Madi.

• Meaning: "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud"
• Origin: English surname → given name
• Type: Feminine variant of Madison
• Usage: Primarily English (USA, Canada)