Mady

Surname Origin: English

Meaning & History: The surname Mady has English roots and is of toponymic origin, deriving from the Old English personal name 'Maegthede' which means "maiden" or "virgin". Over time, this personal name has evolved into the modern surname Mady.

Distribution & Popularity: The surname Mady is relatively uncommon in Britain and is found scattered across various regions. It is not amongst the most popular surnames in the country and therefore may not be as prevalent as others.

Famous Bearers: Notable individuals with the surname Mady are limited, with no major historical or public figures associated with this surname in British history.

Variants: Variants of the surname Mady may include Madie, Madey, or perhaps Madye, reflecting different spellings or phonetic changes over time.

References:

  • P. H. Reaney, A Dictionary of English Surnames (Oxford University Press, 1997)
  • G. Redmonds, Surnames and Genealogy: A New Approach (The History Press, 2002)

There are approximately 23 people named Mady in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Mady.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Mohamed
  • Nohad
  • Paul
  • Russell

Female

  • Elia
  • Patricia
  • Sandra
  • Yvonne

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