Dox
Boy
Dox is a short form of
Maddox: on birth records it is written Maddox (38,834 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Maddox page.
Origin: Welsh (Brittonic Celtic).
Meaning: son of Madoc; ultimately 'fortunate, good'.
Maddox is an anglicized Welsh patronymic surname from 'ap Madog' ('son of Madoc'), Madoc itself deriving from the Welsh element 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good'.
The story of the name Dox
Dox is a short form of Maddox. It keeps its origin (Welsh (Brittonic Celtic)) and meaning — son of Madoc; ultimately 'fortunate, good'.
On birth records, Dox is rarely written as such: the Doxs are Maddoxs (38,834 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maddox page.
Frequently asked questions about Dox
What does Dox mean?
Dox is a short form of Maddox, which means son of Madoc; ultimately 'fortunate, good'.
When is Dox's name day?
Dox shares Maddox's name day.
Is Dox a name in its own right?
It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Maddox.
Dox's profile
Energy
8/10
Humor
5/10
Independence
8/10
Sensitivity
4/10
Ambition
7/10
Stability
6/10
Whimsy
5/10
Diplomacy
5/10
Loyalty
6/10
Need for attention
5/10
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