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Name Origin

Maddison is a modern given name, primarily used for girls. It is an anglicized form of the surname Madison, which itself originates from the English place name 'Madisun' meaning 'son of Matthew.' The name gained popularity in the late 20th century.

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Famous People

Maddison Brown (1997-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Kirby Anders in the Netflix series 'Dynasty'
  • Appeared in films such as 'The Time Traveler's Wife' and 'The Good Neighbor'

Maddison Keeney (1995-)

Diver

  • Won a bronze medal in the synchronized 3-meter springboard at the 2016 Rio Olympics
  • Multiple Commonwealth Games medalist