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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. Presley96%
  2. Rylee96%
  3. Jayla96%
  4. Makenna96%
  5. Britney96%
  6. Ryleigh96%
  7. Cierra95%
  8. Kai95%
  9. Tiara95%
  10. Melba95%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolando42%
  2. Conrad42%
  3. Shaun42%
  4. Johnie42%
  5. Jermaine42%
  6. Ramona42%
  7. Ruthie42%
  8. Inez44%
  9. Elbert45%
  10. Teri45%

Love potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Melba88%
  2. Penelope87%
  3. Bianca87%
  4. Jayla85%
  5. Latoya85%
  6. Presley85%
  7. Ryleigh85%
  8. Tonia84%
  9. Daniella84%
  10. Antonia84%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Sheldon43%
  3. Maverick44%
  4. Will47%
  5. Kurt48%
  6. Guy49%
  7. Kate49%
  8. Van50%
  9. Vance50%
  10. Angelique51%

Professional potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Addie87%
  2. Adelaide87%
  3. Solomon84%
  4. Woodrow82%
  5. Lizbeth81%
  6. Bettye81%
  7. Bettie81%
  8. Betsy81%
  9. Bette81%
  10. Emanuel81%

Bottom 10

  1. Yesenia42%
  2. Cesar42%
  3. Gael42%
  4. Joey42%
  5. Darian42%
  6. Shelly42%
  7. Buddy42%
  8. Paris42%
  9. Millie42%
  10. Jeannie42%

Crush potential for Mads

Top 10

  1. Kamryn96%
  2. Jalen96%
  3. Latoya96%
  4. Kiara96%
  5. Mckenna96%
  6. Lorie96%
  7. Bianca96%
  8. Delaney96%
  9. Diamond96%
  10. Quentin96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Johnie42%
  3. Inez43%
  4. Conrad43%
  5. Rolando43%
  6. Ramona44%
  7. Ruthie45%
  8. Bobbi45%
  9. Simone45%
  10. Jermaine45%
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