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At a Glance: Name: 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) – 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
Phonetic: MAD-ee IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2024.
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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maddie)
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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