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Madie

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How to Pronounce Madie

Pronounced MAY-dee /ˈmeɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: A vintage pet form, usually short for Madeline (from Magdalene, 'of Magdala') or for Mary/Madge. Used as a given name in its own right in the early 1900s; the exact base varies.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet vintage pet name: Madie shortens Madeline or Mary (said 'MAY-dee'). Old-fashioned and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA vintage pet form, usually short for Madeline (from Magdalene, 'of Magdala') or for Mary/Madge. Used as a given name in its own right in the early 1900s; the exact base varies.
U.S. rank (2018)#17175 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madie is a pet form, usually of Madeline (from Magdalene, 'of Magdala') or Mary, used as a full name in the early 1900s. It crested around 1915 alongside Hattie and Mamie, then slipped away. Its base varies, which we note (said 'MAY-dee').

It peaked around 1915 and then declined. A vintage nickname-name, warm and homey.

Did you know? Madie is a diminutive that stood alone as a name, most often from Madeline ('of Magdala') or Mary. It peaked around 1915 among cozy -ie pet names, then faded; its base name varies, which we note (said 'MAY-dee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References -- Madie — Pet form of Madeline/Mary; base varies

Variations

MaddieMadiMaddy

Nicknames

MaddieMay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madie mean?

Madie is a pet form, usually of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Mary; its base varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Madie?

It's said MAY-dee /ˈmeɪ.di/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madie a boy or girl name?

Madie is a girl's name.

How popular is Madie?

Madie is a vintage pet name; it saw its best years in the early twentieth century and is rare today.

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