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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. Tari90%
  2. Risa88%
  3. Ilona86%
  4. Luana86%
  5. Arnita85%
  6. Glennis85%
  7. Sherilyn84%
  8. Regenia83%
  9. Alonza83%
  10. Fonda83%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga45%
  3. Theresia50%
  4. Butch50%
  5. Rock51%
  6. Cleophus52%
  7. Len55%
  8. Frederica56%
  9. Stoney56%
  10. Rolf58%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Woody89%
  2. Mikeal87%
  3. Gaylon87%
  4. Timmothy87%
  5. Marylynn85%
  6. Rosann85%
  7. Glendora85%
  8. Phillis85%
  9. Hermelinda85%
  10. Cardell84%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint47%
  2. Micky49%
  3. Butch49%
  4. Rand51%
  5. Sid52%
  6. Barbie53%
  7. Helga54%
  8. Rolf54%
  9. Rich55%
  10. Cleve55%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne83%
  2. Regena82%
  3. Sharyl81%
  4. Eilene81%
  5. Lindell81%
  6. Janise81%
  7. Jacqualine80%
  8. Kathern79%
  9. Pamella79%
  10. Pernell78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jacki42%
  2. Skip42%
  3. Dreama42%
  4. Micki42%
  5. Perri42%
  6. Sid42%
  7. Davey42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Caroll44%
  10. Denita44%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Kipp96%
  2. Davy96%
  3. Luana95%
  4. Sid95%
  5. Tari94%
  6. Ilona94%
  7. Roddy94%
  8. Risa94%
  9. Penni93%
  10. Suzy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree43%
  2. Helga51%
  3. Georgine56%
  4. Cleophus56%
  5. Theresia58%
  6. Herb60%
  7. Jame61%
  8. Rock62%
  9. Rolf62%
  10. Faron63%
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