Little dog
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Madagáin, it stems from the Gaelic word 'madadh', meaning dog or hound. The suffix functions as a diminutive, giving it the charming translation of 'little dog'. It is a rare gender-neutral choice that follows the trend of using Irish surnames as first names.
Less common today
Madigan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,408 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and title character · Madigan
The surname of the central family in the sitcom · Madigan Men
