1 If a refined hypothesis survives all attacks on it and is the best existing explanation for a particular phenomenon, it is then elevated to the status of a theory.  A theory is subject to modification and even rejection if there is overwhelming evidence that disproves it and/or supports another, better theory.
German meaning: The name Madison is a German baby name The German meaning of Madison is: Son of a mighty warrior
Abby is a form of Abigail and is generally pronounced like AB ee. This name is mostly being used as a girls name. Last year it ranked 437th in the U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby girl names. Show popularity chart.