Maddox
Maddox (name) means a male given name, from a Welsh surname. Example: “They named their son Maddox after his grandfather.”
How to use Maddox
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boy's first name of Welsh surname origin.
Word forms
Maddoxes plural
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They named their son _____ after his grandfather.
Etymology
From the Welsh surname Madog, later anglicized to Maddox.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Maddox” mean?
The word “Maddox” means a male given name, from a Welsh surname. In plain terms, a boy's first name of Welsh surname origin.
How do you pronounce “Maddox”?
“Maddox” is pronounced MA-duhks (/ˈmædəks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Maddox” in a sentence?
Here is “Maddox” used in a sentence: “They named their son Maddox after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Maddox”?
“Maddox” is a name.
Where does the word “Maddox” come from?
The word “Maddox” comes from Welsh. From the Welsh surname Madog, later anglicized to Maddox.
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