Madison

Madison (name)

Madison is a surname of English origin that has become a popular given name in the United States, and to a lesser extent in Canada. Madison, also spelled Maddison, is a variant of Mathieson, meaning son of Matthew. It may also have come from son of Maddy, Maddy being a diminutive of Maud.

James Madison

James Madison was a Founding Father and the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Before his presidency, Madison was a statesman and diplomat. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

Madison

Proper noun

1. An English surname; used specifically of James Madison (1751–1836), a Founding Father and fourth president of the United States.
2. A locale in the United States; all named for James Madison unless otherwise indicated.

Noun

1. A particular line dance commonly danced to the Ike & Tina Turner song Nutbush City Limits (though predating that song's release).
2. Alternative letter-case form of madison.