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I have twin sisters, one is named Olive Tierney and her twin is named Madden Isabella. Can anyone tell me what Madden means and its origens? They are both 4 and of Irish decent.
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Madden is ...
An Irish surname. According to Reaney and Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, the name derives from Irish O Madáin 'descendant of Madadhan'. Madadhan is an Irish name (more likely to be nickname than given name) meaning 'little dog', from madadh 'dog'.
An Irish surname. According to Reaney and Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, the name derives from Irish O Madáin 'descendant of Madadhan'. Madadhan is an Irish name (more likely to be nickname than given name) meaning 'little dog', from madadh 'dog'.
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What a relief!
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