Madsen

Madsen is a Nordic-influenced first name that has its origin in a Danish surname. Its roots trace back to Mads or Mats, a short form of the name Matthias (Matthew), which is derived from the ancient Greek form Matthaios (Ματθαῖος).

What does the name Madsen mean?

Madsen is a Nordic-inspired first name that goes back to a Danish surname. Its origin is linked to Mads and Mats, which are considered short forms of Matthias (Matthew) and derive from the ancient Greek Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) as well as Mattathías (Ματταθίας) and the ancient Hebrew mattiṯyāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). The male first name means 'the son of Mads' or 'the gift of God' and also 'the gift of the Lord.' The word origins lie in the ancient Hebrew terms mattat (מַתַּת) for 'the gift' and jhwh (יהוה) for 'the name of God.' In Christian theology, Saint Matthew is regarded as one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and as the author of the Gospel of Matthew. In the Middle Ages, the name Matthew was particularly popular in Western Europe and is also widespread in many other European languages. Variants include Thees, Thias, Theis, Tewes, Tews, Thies, Thiess, Ties, and Tijs.

How do you pronounce Madsen?

Madsen is pronounced like 'Mädsen.'

When is the name day of Madsen?

The name day for Thaisen is celebrated on February 24, May 27, August 23, and September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Madsen is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Madsen ranks 10,904th.

Famous people

• Madsen Kenneth C. (artist)