Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

From the Old Welsh name Matauc, derived from mad meaning "good, fortunate" combined with a diminutive suffix. This is the name of a warrior mentioned in the 7th-century Welsh poem Y Gododdin. It was also borne by several medieval rulers, including the 12th-century Madoc ap Maredudd, the last prince of Powys. Another bearer, according to later folklore, was a son of the 12th-century Owain the Great who sailed to the Americas.

Related Names

VariantMadog
Other Languages & CulturesMatauc(Old Welsh)
Surname DescendantMaddox(Welsh)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022