Madox

Madox represents a variant of the name Maddox, which has its origin in the name Madoc. The boys' name is translated into German as 'the son of Madoc', 'the kind', and also 'the happy'.

What does the name Madox mean?

Madox is a form of Maddox that traces back to Madoc. The English translation of the name means 'the son of Madoc' as well as 'the kind' and 'the happy'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Welsh word madog or matauc, which means 'pleasant', 'kind', 'good', 'favored', 'suitable', and 'happy'.

Where does the name Madox come from?

Madox is a masculine first name with Old Welsh roots and carries the meaning 'the kind'. The Old Welsh word madog or matauc consists of terms that describe pleasant qualities such as kind, good, favored, suitable, and happy. The languages in which the name occurs are English and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Madox?

The sound and pronunciation of Madox: The name Madox is two syllables, concise, and compact. It is pronounced as 'Ma-dox' [ˈmeɪ̯dɒks] or in a Germanized form [ˈmaːdɔks] and begins with an open vowel that radiates a certain directness. The consonant combination '-dox' with '-ks' gives the name a distinctive sound edge. The strong ending provides dynamism and strength. Thus, Madox appears modern, self-assured, and energetic – clearly structured and distinct in expression.

When is the name day of Madox?

The name day for Madox is celebrated on January 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Madox is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,024th in the list of the most popular masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 1,347th place. Over the last ten years, Madox has been given as a first name around 40 times, placing it 3,801st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 3,257th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mady / Medi