O'Madden Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Madden surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

What O'Madden means

O'Madden is a spelling of the Irish surname Madden. In origin, the name means “Descendant of Madudhán ("little dog")”.

O'Madden simply joins the particle O' to Madden, a habit common in Irish naming. Other spellings include Madigan and Maddigan.

Get the complete O'Madden report, with a museum-style coat of arms.