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Maddigan

Quick answerThe given name 'Maddigan' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Madadáin', which means 'descendant of Madadán', a personal name composed of 'madad' meaning 'to give' and the diminutive suffix '-án'.

Irish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,063
TrendVintage
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginIrish
LanguageGaelic
CultureIrish
Letters8
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#19,063

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maddigan

The given name 'Maddigan' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Madadáin', which means 'descendant of Madadán', a personal name composed of 'madad' meaning 'to give' and the diminutive suffix '-án'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Maddigan' is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó Madadáin', which means 'descendant of Madadán', a personal name composed of 'madad' meaning 'to give' and the diminutive suffix '-án'.

The name 'Maddigan' is primarily associated with Irish culture and has no direct connection to any specific religion. It is a surname that has been anglicized from the Gaelic name, and its historical context is tied to the Irish clans and families who bore the name.

Maddigan currently ranks #19,063 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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