Madison

The gender-neutral name Madison will remind your little one to appreciate all the people, places, and adventures that have shaped them. Originally an English last name, Madison means "son of Matthew" or "son of Maud," so it's a particularly fitting choice if your tiny tot will know and look up to people with these monikers. Perhaps you'll choose Madison to connect your child to a city or town that means a lot to you, from Madison, Wisconsin, to Madison, Alabama. You might also think of Madison as a presidential title, as it was the last name of the fourth US president, James Madison. Nicknames like Maddie, Maddy, and Madd will be very befitting of your sweet Madison. As for middle names, you can take the advice of g8trkim, a member of The Bump community, who suggests "something short to balance out the long first name." With its smooth sound and trendy -son ending, Madison should be very easy to pair!