Madilyn

Madilyn is a modern English elaboration of Madison, itself derived from a medieval English surname meaning son of Maud, where Maud is an anglicized form of the Old High German name Mahthild, composed of the elements maht, meaning strength or might, and hild, meaning battle. The name emerged as a feminine given name in the late twentieth century alongside the broader trend of surname-to-first-name usage, particularly in the United States. Variant spellings include Madelynn, Madilynn, and Madalyn, which may also reflect influence from Madeline, a French form of Magdalene.