Meaning and background
The story behind Maddi
Maddi looks like Maddie, but it has a distinct documented Basque history. Behind the Name lists the Basque feminine Maddi as a variant of Mari or Maria, not automatically an abbreviation of Madison or Madeline. This small distinction matters when comparing similar names in the catalogue. Its two repeating consonants make the spelling recognisable, while its cultural origin should not be overwritten with an English nickname explanation.
- Origin
- Basque feminine variant of Mari or Maria. Source
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About Maddi
Recorded as a dog’s name
Maddi appears in 2 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- City of Seattle Seattle Pet Licenses — DOG-only name aggregate, current source dated 6 October 2026 — Secondary spelling corroboration from dog-only licence rows. No cats, owner fields, national ranking or unique-dog claim.
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