Madi
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Madi: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2023.
Madi is almost always a short form or modern spelling of the longer name Madison, though it also stands on its own with growing popularity. Madison itself started as an English surname meaning 'son of Maddy,' with Maddy being a medieval pet form of Maud. The name thus traces back to the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle.' The most famous Madison by far was the fourth US President, James Madison, whose wife Dolley Madison became a beloved social figure. The Scottish connection is indirect but strong: the name Madison ranks among the most popular baby names in Scotland, partly thanks to the hit 1984 film *Splash*, which featured a mermaid named Madison. A notable variant is Maddison, and the two spellings rotate in public favour depending on the decade.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20233 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y