Little dog
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Madadháin, which comes from the word 'madadh' meaning dog or hound. It is often associated with the suffix '-án' as a diminutive, translating to 'little dog'. In modern American usage, it is strongly associated with the legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL coach and legendary sports broadcaster
The titular football video game franchise · Madden NFL
Social media personality known as Baby Gronk