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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. Riles96%
  2. Maki96%
  3. Madi96%
  4. Maddy96%
  5. Bree-Bree96%
  6. Arica95%
  7. Melba-Belle95%
  8. Ci-Ci95%
  9. Rra95%
  10. Rissa94%

Bottom 10

  1. Roo42%
  2. Ruthy42%
  3. Ramie42%
  4. Tut42%
  5. Drea42%
  6. Ru42%
  7. Constant43%
  8. Connie-Bee43%
  9. Constie43%
  10. Con43%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Silla91%
  2. Prisci91%
  3. Prisca91%
  4. Cilla91%
  5. Ameerah88%
  6. Sahana88%
  7. Melba-Belle88%
  8. Penny-Pen87%
  9. Pen87%
  10. Bianchina87%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila43%
  2. Jillie44%
  3. Jil44%
  4. Arry46%
  5. Ary46%
  6. Mal49%
  7. Lodi49%
  8. Katee49%
  9. Quie51%
  10. Simi51%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Addi87%
  2. Patrina87%
  3. Melania86%
  4. Rosalynn86%
  5. Constie85%
  6. Stance85%
  7. Constant85%
  8. Con85%
  9. Temperance85%
  10. Connie-Bee85%

Bottom 10

  1. Breeanna42%
  2. Jacki42%
  3. Khaleesi42%
  4. Angelena42%
  5. Jamaya42%
  6. Lindsy42%
  7. Alanah42%
  8. Cyn42%
  9. Cosette42%
  10. Shelb42%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Ems96%
  2. Pais96%
  3. Kamya96%
  4. Contessa96%
  5. Stellù96%
  6. Shirley-Anne96%
  7. Xena96%
  8. Aly96%
  9. Rori96%
  10. Shanel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Aggie43%
  2. Agnou43%
  3. Drea43%
  4. Nénès43%
  5. Iny43%
  6. Nes43%
  7. Hildegarde43%
  8. Zee43%
  9. Ramie44%
  10. Constant44%
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