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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. Tara92%
  2. Kimberly92%
  3. Nina90%
  4. Kelly90%
  5. Melinda90%
  6. Heather88%
  7. Shannon88%
  8. Stacy88%
  9. Lance86%
  10. Gina85%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric51%
  4. Marc53%
  5. Andre54%
  6. Tonya54%
  7. Erik59%
  8. Jamie61%
  9. Jill62%
  10. Derrick63%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Yolanda83%
  2. Rhonda83%
  3. Michele80%
  4. Christy80%
  5. Stacey80%
  6. Michelle80%
  7. Monica79%
  8. Melinda79%
  9. Kimberly78%
  10. Tamara78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill44%
  2. Darren52%
  3. Marc54%
  4. Shawn56%
  5. Shane56%
  6. Chad57%
  7. Eric58%
  8. Erik58%
  9. Wesley58%
  10. Tina58%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Shawn75%
  2. Shane75%
  3. Erik74%
  4. Yolanda71%
  5. Marc70%
  6. Carrie69%
  7. Eric69%
  8. Veronica69%
  9. Lance67%
  10. Dana65%

Bottom 10

  1. Tracy43%
  2. Chad49%
  3. Amy49%
  4. Heather50%
  5. Shannon50%
  6. Kelly50%
  7. April50%
  8. Stacy50%
  9. Jill51%
  10. Wendy51%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Melissa96%
  2. Tracy96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Melinda96%
  5. Jason96%
  6. Gina96%
  7. Stacy96%
  8. Kelly96%
  9. Tara96%
  10. Rhonda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre53%
  4. Tonya58%
  5. Eric60%
  6. Marc60%
  7. Erik65%
  8. Jill68%
  9. Katrina70%
  10. Michele71%
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