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Mattison Moss
Actor
American actress known for television and film appearances
Mattison
Girl
#6497 most popular
American
English
Meanings & Origins
"son of Matthew, gift of God"
Origin: English
Language: English
"gift of Yahweh"
Origin: Hebrew via English
Language: English
Popularity
#6497
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
3
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“A strong surname name meaning gift of God”
Origin & Etymology
Mattison is an Anglicized surname turned given name, meaning son of Matthew. Matthew itself comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of God (from mattan meaning gift and Yah referring to God). The surname-as-first-name trend, which gave us Madison, Addison, and Emerson, has made Mattison an increasingly popular choice for girls.
Popularity Story
Mattison emerged as a feminine given name in the 2000s-2010s, riding the wave of -son names for girls that began with Madisons explosion onto the scene in the 1980s (inspired by the mermaid film). It offers a Matt nickname that feels fresh rather than masculine when paired with this spelling.
Cultural Significance
The -son suffix names represent a uniquely American naming tradition — taking occupational or patronymic surnames and giving them to daughters, subverting traditional gender expectations while maintaining a sense of heritage and strength.
Fun Facts
- Madison entered the top 10 US girls names in 1985, inspired by the mermaid film Splash
- Surname-as-firstname names for girls increased 200% in the US between 1990 and 2015
Mattison in Other Languages
French
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German
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Spanish
Matison
Popularity Over Time
Peaked 2002
No historical data available.
Nicknames
Matti
Matty
Tison
Name Vibe
Modern
Bold
Playful
Strong
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Famous People Named Mattison
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Madison (Aquamarine character) Fictional
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The mermaid character from the 1984 film Splash who popularized the surname as a first name
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