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Madelon

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How to Pronounce Madelon

Pronounced MAD-uh-lon /ˈmæd.ə.lɒn/Medium

Meaning: Madelon is a French pet form of Madeleine, which comes from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. It also famously titles a French WWI-era song, 'Madelon'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Madelon is a French form of Madeleine (said 'MAD-uh-lon'), from Magdalene, 'of Magdala'.
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningMadelon is a French pet form of Madeleine, which comes from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. It also famously titles a French WWI-era song, 'Madelon'.
U.S. rank (2017)#15230 ↘ Falling
2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,787

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018972017

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

Madelon is a French diminutive of Madeleine, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala', the Galilean town. Carried into English use, it crested around 1920 at a few dozen girls a year, its visibility helped by the popular wartime song 'Madelon'.

The name reads as a charming French antique with a clear link to Madeleine. A Madelon from the peak would be about a century old now, and while Madeline and Madelyn thrive today, the Madelon spelling stays rare.

Did you know? The name is forever tied to 'Madelon', a rousing French song of the First World War that Allied soldiers sang across the trenches.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Madelon — French form of Madeleine, from Magdalene 'of Magdala'; WWI song

Variations

MadeleineMadelineMadelaine

Nicknames

MaddieLon

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If you like Madelon…

Madeline— the familiar English form of the same name
Madeleine— the French parent spelling Madelon shortens
Madelyn— a like modern spelling of the Madeline sound
Marion— a same French vintage feminine name of the era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madelon mean?

Madelon is a French form of Madeleine, from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'.

How do you pronounce Madelon?

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

Is Madelon a boy or girl name?

Madelon is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Madelon?

Madelon was an uncommon vintage French form of Madeleine and is rare today.

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