Madison

(female), (male) Transferred use of the surname, in origin a metronymic from the medieval woman's given name Madde, a short form of Madeleine or Maud. It was taken up in the United States, its use as a given name apparently influenced by the statesman James Madison (1751–1836), who was president during the War of 1812 and took part in drafting the U.S. constitution and Bill of Rights. It is currently enjoying something of a vogue as a girl's name, perhaps in Britain more closely associated with the streets of New York than the politician.