Maddux

Maddux is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name in recent times. It is derived from the Welsh name Madoc, which means 'fortunate' or 'good-natured'.

The name Madoc is believed to have originated from the Welsh word 'mad', meaning 'good', and the suffix '-oc', which is a diminutive form used to create pet names or nicknames.

The Maddux surname is thought to have been first used by the descendants of a Welsh man named Madoc who lived in the Middle Ages. It later spread to other parts of Britain and eventually made its way to the United States.

As a given name, Maddux gained popularity in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the fame of Major League Baseball pitcher Greg Maddux, who had a successful career spanning from the 1980s to the 2000s.