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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. Ruthann92%
  2. Roxie90%
  3. Aletha88%
  4. Odessa88%
  5. Alyce85%
  6. Catharine85%
  7. Lelia83%
  8. Belle83%
  9. Carmella83%
  10. Dollie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Gussie48%
  4. Dorcas48%
  5. Edythe52%
  6. Madge52%
  7. Concetta53%
  8. Belva53%
  9. Vernice55%
  10. Blanch56%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Ruthann94%
  2. Harriette87%
  3. Eleanore86%
  4. Syble85%
  5. Oma83%
  6. Margret83%
  7. Margery83%
  8. Marcelle82%
  9. Alvina82%
  10. Lyda82%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu51%
  2. Jaunita53%
  3. Bertie54%
  4. Aletha54%
  5. Ouida54%
  6. Rubye55%
  7. Edythe55%
  8. Erna55%
  9. Nelda56%
  10. Letha56%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Ruthann84%
  2. Lavonne79%
  3. Margarett79%
  4. Elinor79%
  5. Millicent78%
  6. Hortense77%
  7. Roma77%
  8. Aletha76%
  9. Albertha76%
  10. Catharine76%

Bottom 10

  1. Idella42%
  2. Tillie42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Birdie42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Rubie42%
  7. Tessie42%
  8. Wilda42%
  9. Mazie42%
  10. Lovie43%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Carmella96%
  2. Ruthann96%
  3. Lelia96%
  4. Belle96%
  5. Odessa95%
  6. Eleanore94%
  7. Charline93%
  8. Lavina93%
  9. Mazie93%
  10. Fanny93%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Gussie53%
  4. Edythe55%
  5. Lue56%
  6. Una56%
  7. Arline57%
  8. Orpha58%
  9. Neva58%
  10. Ardith58%
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