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Madison

"Son of Matthew (gift of God) or son of Maud (mighty battle)"

Pronunciation:M-A-D-I-S-O-N

Key Insights

Popularity

Distinctive

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Numerology

Number 3

creative

Length

7 Letters

3 Vowels, 4 Consonants

Syllables

3 Syllables

Easy to pronounce

Madison Name Meaning & Origin

Origin & Sound

Madison is a unisex name of English origin, meaning "Son of Matthew (gift of God) or son of Maud (mighty battle)". It is spelled with 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants. The name opens on a emotional note and closes with a creative one. Familiar short forms and variants include Maddie, Maddy, Maddison and Madisyn.

Popularity & Notable Bearers

Madison is a popular choice for parents in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Notable people named Madison include Madison Beer (American singer and songwriter) and Madison Bumgarner (American MLB baseball pitcher).

Numerology & Astrology

In numerology, Madison carries Life Path Number 3, linked to qualities like creative, expressive and social. Its lucky numbers are 3, 12 and 21. Favourable associations include the colours yellow and purple, the days Thursday and Friday and the stone Yellow Sapphire. Astrologically, Madison aligns with the Leo sign — a Fire sign and ruled by Sun. Those who share this name are often associated with traits such as Confident, Generous and Creative. It is considered most compatible with Aries and Sagittarius.

Global Popularity & International Usage

Numerology & Life Path Analysis

3

Life Path Number

Life Path 3: The Numerological Blueprint

"Creative souls with natural charm and artistic abilities."

Core Numerological Traits:

creativeexpressivesocialoptimistic

Lucky Colors

Yellow, Purple

Lucky Days

Thursday, Friday

Power Gemstone

Yellow Sapphire

Astrological Profile & Zodiac Compatibility

leo

Sun Sign (Conscious Self)

ElementFire
Ruling PlanetSun
Key TraitsConfident, Generous, Creative
Compatible SignsAries, Sagittarius

leo

Moon Sign (Emotional Self)

Emotional SelfDramatic, Generous, Affectionate, Confident

Astrological Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs:

Aries, Sagittarius share harmonic energy with leo, creating naturally aligned relationships and partnerships.

Challenging Pairings:

While Taurus and Scorpio may present friction, diverse zodiac combinations often foster growth and mutual understanding.

Letter Analysis

M
First Letter
Cornerstone
natureemotional
elementwater
rulingmoon
n
Last Letter
Capstone
naturecreative
elementwater
rulingneptune

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Name Forms & Variations

Nicknames

Maddie

Pet Names

Maddy

Alternate Spellings

MaddisonMadisyn

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Curated by Attaullah Siddiqui, Founder & Editor at Nurturepedia. Name meanings and origins are verified against authoritative etymology and historical naming references.