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
Madison is also used as a given name. Although once almost exclusively a boy's name, it has become popular for girls in recent decades. Its rise is generally attributed to the 1984 release of the movie Splash.