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Maddox

MA-duhks

Maddox (name) means a male given name, from a Welsh surname. Example: “They named their son Maddox after his grandfather.”

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A male given name, from a Welsh surname.
"They named their son Maddox after his grandfather."

How to use Maddox

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA boy's first name of Welsh surname origin.

Word forms

Maddoxes plural

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Etymology

From the Welsh surname Madog, later anglicized to Maddox.

Origin: Welsh

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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