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Mads

Girl Name day: March 14 In French: Madison
Mads is a short form of Madison: on birth records it is written Madison (400,977 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Madison page. Also a short form of Madeline, Madelyn, Maddison.
Origin: Medieval English (matronymic surname). Meaning: Son of Maud (Matilda).
A matronymic surname 'Maddy's son' / 'son of Maud,' from Maud, a medieval English form of the Germanic name Matilda ('mighty in battle').

Name day for Mads

March 14

Why this day? Mads is a short form of Madison, and shares its name day.

Mads is celebrated in the United States on March 14; Germany on May 14.

The story of the name Mads

Mads is a short form of Madison. It keeps its origin (Medieval English (matronymic surname)) and meaning — son of Maud (Matilda), and shares its name day, March 14.

On birth records, Mads is rarely written as such: the Madss are Madisons (400,977 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Madison page. Mads is also a short form of Madeline, Madelyn, Maddison.

Frequently asked questions about Mads

What does Mads mean?

Mads is a short form of Madison, which means son of Maud (Matilda).

When is Mads's name day?

March 14, together with Madison: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mads a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Madison.

Mads's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Madison96%
  2. Brooklyn94%
  3. Lindsay93%
  4. Jenna93%
  5. Brittany93%
  6. Whitney93%
  7. Sierra93%
  8. Harper93%
  9. Tara92%
  10. Cynthia92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea42%
  3. Connie43%
  4. Constance43%
  5. Faith43%
  6. Agnes44%
  7. Barbara45%
  8. Theresa45%
  9. Terri45%
  10. Teresa45%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Priscilla91%
  2. Sheila87%
  3. Penny87%
  4. Renee85%
  5. Madison85%
  6. Yvonne85%
  7. Suzanne84%
  8. Brenda84%
  9. Susan84%
  10. Meghan84%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill44%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Marilyn49%
  4. Mildred55%
  5. Lillie56%
  6. Ada56%
  7. Hailey57%
  8. Kylie57%
  9. Kara58%
  10. Wanda58%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Connie85%
  2. Constance85%
  3. Elizabeth81%
  4. Bessie81%
  5. Beth81%
  6. Eleanor81%
  7. Kristin76%
  8. Christine76%
  9. Christina76%
  10. Isabelle74%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Molly42%
  5. Brandy43%
  6. Tammy45%
  7. Toni45%
  8. Marjorie45%
  9. Peggy45%
  10. Layla45%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Lindsay96%
  2. Brianna96%
  3. Adriana96%
  4. Courtney96%
  5. Melissa96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Nellie96%
  8. Tammy96%
  9. Stella96%
  10. Alyssa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea43%
  2. Agnes43%
  3. Connie44%
  4. Constance44%
  5. Martha45%
  6. Roberta45%
  7. Ruth45%
  8. Barbara47%
  9. Norma50%
  10. Mildred50%
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