Maddox (given name)
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| Gender | Primarily masculine |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language | Welsh |
| Meaning | "fortunate", son of Madoc. |
| Region of origin | Wales |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Madoc |
Maddox is a mainly male name in use in English speaking countries derived from a Welsh surname meaning "son of Madoc".[1] The name Madoc means "fortunate" and is derived from the Welsh word mad.[2] Madoc or Madog was a legendary Welsh prince who in Welsh folklore sailed to the New World three hundred years before Christopher Columbus.