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Maddeline

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Pronounced MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Madeline, which comes through French Madeleine from Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee. The doubled -dd- is contemporary styling; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Madeline: Maddeline traces to 'of Magdala' (said 'MAD-uh-lin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningA modern respelling of Madeline, which comes through French Madeleine from Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee. The doubled -dd- is contemporary styling; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#9849 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maddeline is a modern respelling of Madeline, from French Madeleine and ultimately Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' The extra d is contemporary styling, and the exact route is uncertain, which we note. Classic in sound (said 'MAD-uh-lin').

It appears rarely, beside the far more common Madeline and Madelyn. Rare, classic, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? Maddeline is a doubled-d respelling of Madeline, which reaches back through French Madeleine to Magdalene — 'of Magdala,' a town near the Sea of Galilee. A familiar name, freshly spelled; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'MAD-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maddeline — respelling of Madeline / Magdalene 'of Magdala'; routes uncertain

Variations

MadelineMadelynMadeleine

Nicknames

MaddieLena

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If you like Maddeline…

Madeline— the standard spelling Maddeline varies
Madelyn— a like popular respelling
Madeleine— the French form it descends from
Magdalene— the biblical root behind them all

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddeline mean?

Maddeline is a respelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maddeline?

It's said MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maddeline a boy or girl name?

Maddeline is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maddeline?

Maddeline is a rare respelling of the more common Madeline.

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