Madyson

Madyson is a modern English feminine given name, an alternate spelling of Madison. Madison itself originated as an English surname meaning son of Maud, where Maud is a medieval form of the Germanic name Mathilde, composed of elements meaning might and battle. The surname transitioned into use as a given name, particularly for girls, gaining widespread popularity in the United States after the 1984 film Splash featured a mermaid who chose Madison as her name. Related spellings include Madison, Madisyn, and Madysen.