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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Madeline (woman from Magdala); also used as an independent unisex nickname
- Origin
- English (pet form of Madeline, also an independent unisex nickname)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAD-ee
Maddie is pronounced MAD-ee, and it began as a pet form of Madeline — itself referring to a woman from Magdala — though today it's just as often given on its own as an independent, unisex nickname. It has English roots and a clean, modern feel that still sounds like it's been around for generations. It's short, simple, and easy to say out loud.
Meaning & Origin of Maddie
Meaning: Pet form of Madeline (woman from Magdala); also used as an independent unisex nickname.
Origin: English (pet form of Madeline, also an independent unisex nickname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maddie
MAD-eeIPA /ˈmædi/
Popularity of Maddie
In 2024, 321 baby girls in the U.S. were named Maddie, putting it at #837 — the name's highest-ranked year in Social Security data going back to 1893.
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FAQ
What does the name Maddie mean?
Pet form of Madeline (woman from Magdala); also used as an independent unisex nickname. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maddie?
Maddie is pronounced MAD-ee (IPA: /ˈmædi/).
Is Maddie a popular name right now?
Maddie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #837 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2024.)
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