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I don't like surnames in general for boys or girls, but I would only use it as a first name if it was a family name. Madden is a fine Irish surname but I wouldn't want the word "mad" in a child's first name. And yes, calling a boy Maddy or Maddie just doesn't sound right in light of the fact that there are so many girl Maddy's nowadays.
If you like the sound of Maddy why not Matty short for Matthew?