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Maddy

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Maddy: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.

Maddy is most often a short form of Madeleine or Madison, but it also stands on its own as a given name. Madeleine traces back through French to the Greek *Magdalene*, meaning "of Magdala," the Galilean fishing village whose name likely meant "tower." The most famous bearer is Maddy Prior, the English folk singer who co-founded Steeleye Span and helped revive British folk-rock in the 1970s. In fiction, Maddy Ferguson is a beloved character from the TV series *Twin Peaks*. The name shares its root with the biblical Mary Magdalene, whose name has inspired countless place names, including the Magdalene Islands in Canada. While Maddy is often seen as a casual nickname, it has become a popular standalone choice in Scotland, particularly since the 1990s.