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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. Rylee96%
  2. Jayla96%
  3. Makenna96%
  4. Britney96%
  5. Ryleigh96%
  6. Cierra95%
  7. Tiara95%
  8. Melba95%
  9. Carissa94%
  10. Kylee93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ramona42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Inez44%
  4. Teri45%
  5. Therese45%
  6. Bernadine46%
  7. Bobbi46%
  8. Beulah48%
  9. Simone48%
  10. Jillian50%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Melba88%
  2. Penelope87%
  3. Bianca87%
  4. Jayla85%
  5. Latoya85%
  6. Ryleigh85%
  7. Tonia84%
  8. Daniella84%
  9. Antonia84%
  10. Karina84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate49%
  2. Angelique51%
  3. Simone51%
  4. Lilly53%
  5. Celeste53%
  6. Lola53%
  7. Candy53%
  8. Kali53%
  9. Janis53%
  10. Willow54%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Addie87%
  2. Adelaide87%
  3. Lizbeth81%
  4. Bettye81%
  5. Bettie81%
  6. Betsy81%
  7. Bette81%
  8. Elisabeth81%
  9. Serena79%
  10. Elnora79%

Bottom 10

  1. Yesenia42%
  2. Shelly42%
  3. Millie42%
  4. Jeannie42%
  5. Luna42%
  6. Heaven42%
  7. Lola42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Lizzie42%
  10. Candy42%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Latoya96%
  2. Kiara96%
  3. Mckenna96%
  4. Lorie96%
  5. Bianca96%
  6. Delaney96%
  7. Diamond96%
  8. Ashlynn96%
  9. Julissa96%
  10. Fiona96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez43%
  2. Ramona44%
  3. Ruthie45%
  4. Bobbi45%
  5. Simone45%
  6. Jillian46%
  7. Alberta48%
  8. Therese51%
  9. Bernadine51%
  10. Teri51%
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