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Mady

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Pronounced MAY-dee /ˈmeɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Madison, used here as a standalone name. Reads as a bright, casual nickname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Mady clips Madeline or Madison (said 'MAY-dee'). Casual and sweet.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Madison, used here as a standalone name. Reads as a bright, casual nickname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16700 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919182024

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

Mady is a casual short form of Madeline or Madison, used as a standalone name. It reads sweet and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAY-dee').

It appears only rarely as a full name. Rare, casual, and bright.

Did you know? Mady is a short form of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Madison, used on its own — a bright, friendly nickname-name (said 'MAY-dee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mady — short form of Madeline/Madison

Variations

MaddieMaddyMadi

Nicknames

MadsDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mady mean?

Mady is a short form of Madeline ('of Magdala') or Madison, used on its own.

How do you pronounce Mady?

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

Is Mady a boy or girl name?

Mady is a girl's name.

How popular is Mady?

Mady is a rare name in the U.S.

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