Girl Name · Italian Origin
Madonna
Madonna — a girl name from the Italian tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "My lady", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Maudine is on your shortlist, Madonna belongs in the same conversation.
Madonna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: My lady
Origin: Italian naming roots help connect Madonna to related Italian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Madonna as M·A·D·O·N·N·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Madonna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Madonna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Madonnaa, Madonnae, Madonnay, Madonn.
- Nicknames: Mado and M.
- Middle names: Pair Madonna with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Madonna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maudine, Madden, Malina, Martina, Marlena — full picks on the sibling names for Madonna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Madonna? Browse our names like Madonna guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Madonna
What does the name Madonna mean?
Madonna means "My lady" and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of Madonna?
Madonna originates in Italian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Madonna?
Madonna has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Madonna a boy's or girl's name?
Madonna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Madonna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Madonna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Madonna?
Names that share Madonna's sound and style include Maudine, Madden, Malina, Martina, Marlena.
What middle names pair well with Madonna?
Good middle-name fits for Madonna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Madonna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Madonna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Madonna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Madonna share its rhythm without rhyming — Maudine, Madden, Malina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.