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
Additional information: The baby girl name Madison is a popular girl name, but is also sometimes used as a boy name by new parents. Madison is an English baby name, a surname widely used as a female first name, meaning âSon of Matthew, Son of Mad, Son of Maudâ, or from Matilda. Mad was a nickname and pet form of Matthew (gift of god) during the Middle Ages and Maud was a nickname and pet form of Mathilda (battle mighty).