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Madellyn

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

Meaning: A modern respelling of Madelyn/Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala,' often read 'high tower'). Classic and graceful.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of Madelyn: Madellyn keeps the classic, 'of Magdala' (said 'MAD-uh-lin'). Graceful and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA modern respelling of Madelyn/Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala,' often read 'high tower'). Classic and graceful.
U.S. rank (2023)#16667 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619972023

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

Madellyn is a respelling of Madelyn/Madeline, from Magdalene ('of Magdala'). It reads graceful and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAD-uh-lin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and modern.

Did you know? Madellyn respells Madelyn — from Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (often read 'high tower') — keeping the classic's grace with a doubled -ll (said 'MAD-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Madellyn — Madelyn respelling; 'of Magdala'

Variations

MadelynMadelineMadilyn

Nicknames

MaddieLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madellyn mean?

Madellyn is a respelling of Madelyn/Madeline, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala.'

How do you pronounce Madellyn?

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

Is Madellyn a boy or girl name?

Madellyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Madellyn?

Madellyn is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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