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English word origin

Etymology of Maddy

Clipping of Madeleine or Madison + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

The Madison Avenue Pub in Toronto.

name

A diminutive of the female given name Madeleine. · A diminutive of the unisex given name Madison.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Madeleine or Madison + -y.

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