Meaning: Woman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)High
In 30 seconds: A double-n spelling variant of Madeline, meaning 'woman from Magdala' (tower in Hebrew). The name honors Mary Magdalene — a central figure in the New Testament who has generated more name variants than almost any other biblical figure.
Madalynn is a spelling variant of Madeline, from Old French Madeleine, from Greek Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala (tower). Mary Magdalene was the first person to whom the risen Jesus appeared, according to the Gospel of John — a role that gave her name enormous reverence.
Madalynn appeared in U.S. birth data as a spelling variant of Madeline/Madelyn. It ranked #1172 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? Mary Magdalene's name has given English the word 'maudlin' (tearfully sentimental) — from Old French Madeleine, whose medieval depictions as a weeping penitent made 'madeleine' synonymous with emotional weeping.
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Behind the Name — Madeline — Hebrew/Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
MadelineMadelynMadelynnMadilyn
Nicknames
MaddieMaddyLynn
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Madeline— the standard French spelling of the same name
