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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. Cheyanne96%
  3. Rylee96%
  4. Jayla96%
  5. Madison96%
  6. Makenna96%
  7. Maki96%
  8. Scarlet96%
  9. Madi96%
  10. Britney96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roo42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Ruthy42%
  4. Bertie42%
  5. Ruth42%
  6. Ramie42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Andrea42%
  9. Drea42%
  10. Ramona42%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Ruthann94%
  2. Priscilla91%
  3. Silla91%
  4. Calista91%
  5. Prisci91%
  6. Prisca91%
  7. Cilla91%
  8. Ameerah88%
  9. Sahana88%
  10. Melba-Belle88%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazlynn42%
  2. Tequila43%
  3. Jakayla44%
  4. Jillie44%
  5. Jil44%
  6. Jill44%
  7. Arya46%
  8. Arry46%
  9. Ary46%
  10. Lyndsay47%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Stefani89%
  2. Whitley89%
  3. Khadijah88%
  4. Addi87%
  5. Patrina87%
  6. Addie87%
  7. Adelaide87%
  8. Stephenie86%
  9. Melania86%
  10. Rosalynn86%

Bottom 10

  1. Breeanna42%
  2. Kalia42%
  3. Jacki42%
  4. Kailee42%
  5. Khaleesi42%
  6. Asha42%
  7. Litzy42%
  8. Lillie42%
  9. Karmen42%
  10. Angelena42%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Iyana96%
  2. Racquel96%
  3. Ryann96%
  4. Ems96%
  5. Pais96%
  6. Kamya96%
  7. Soraya96%
  8. Contessa96%
  9. Luciana96%
  10. Stellù96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Inez43%
  4. Aggie43%
  5. Agnou43%
  6. Drea43%
  7. Andrea43%
  8. Nénès43%
  9. Iny43%
  10. Nes43%
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