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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Maddox
The name Maddox, which means ‘Son of Madoc’ in Welsh, is primarily given to boys in English-speaking countries. Madoc means ‘fortunate’ in Welsh. According to Welsh folklore, Madoc or Madog was a fabled Welsh prince who went to the New World three hundred years before Christopher Columbus.
Several kings also bore this name during the Middle Ages, notably the last prince of Powys in the 12th century, Madoc ap Maredudd. Madoc refers to a famous warrior in Welsh poetry Gododdin from the seventh century. Madoc is also a name with Celtic roots that means “generous” and “forgiving.” The common variations of the name Maddox include Maddick, Maddocks, Madocks, Maddix, Madix, Madox, Mattick, and Mattix, all of which have Welsh origins. Maddie, Max, Dex, Mads, Dox, Madd, Maddy, and Madman are a few nicknames for the name Maddox.
The actor Angelina Jolie, who gave her first baby the name Maddox in 2002, helped the name gain popularity in the United States in the early 2000s. Many notable people bear the name Maddox, including Lester Maddox (an American writer and journalist), Tommy Maddox (a former American football player), Tito Maddox (a professional basketball player in the US), Rose Maddox (a US country singer), Mark Maddox (a former American football player), Ford Madox Ford (a British writer), and Curtis Maddock (a former American football and basketball coach).
There are various fictional characters with the name Maddox. Brooke Maddox is a character in the television show “Scream.” Cal Maddox is the main character in the novel series “Sweet Magnolias.” Gabriel Maddox is a minor character in the fourth season of “How To Get Away With Murder.” Maddox is also a popular character in the television series “The Vampire Diaries.”
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Famous People With The Name Maddox
- Allen MaddoxEngland-born New Zealand painter, famous for his bold abstract works
- Brenda, Lady MaddoxAmerican writer and biographer best known for her biographies
- Brad MaddoxAmerican professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE
- Bruno P. MaddoxBritish literary novelist and journalist who is famous for his novel My Little Blue Dress
- Henrietta Haynie MaddoxAmerican mezzo-soprano, lawyer, and suffragist, the first woman in Maryland licensed to practice law in 1902
Maddox On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
Maddox has seen a significant increase in usage in the United States since the early 2000s and reached its peak in 2017 with 3038 babies per million bearing this name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In terms of ranking, Maddox has become increasingly popular in recent years. The ranking has steadily improved since 2007.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Maddox
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