1 definition by hannah82
Unisex name in English speaking countries
Meaning: Son of Maud; Matthew's son
Gender: Both
Origin: English
Pronunciation: MA-dih-son
Transferred use of the surname meaning "son of Maud"; and also perhaps "Mad's son", Mad being a common pet form of Matthew during the Middle Ages.
Although Madison, today, is given as a name to both genders, it isn't a legitimate unisex name as it's meaning is masculine.
Meaning: Son of Maud; Matthew's son
Gender: Both
Origin: English
Pronunciation: MA-dih-son
Transferred use of the surname meaning "son of Maud"; and also perhaps "Mad's son", Mad being a common pet form of Matthew during the Middle Ages.
Although Madison, today, is given as a name to both genders, it isn't a legitimate unisex name as it's meaning is masculine.
by hannah82 July 17, 2009