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Madolyn

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How to Pronounce Madolyn

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

Meaning: Madolyn is a spelling variant of Madeline/Madelyn, which come through French from the biblical Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee); the name is forever linked to Mary Magdalene.Medium

In 30 seconds: Madolyn is a respelled form of Madeline/Madelyn, meaning 'of Magdala' (said 'MAD-uh-lin').
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningMadolyn is a spelling variant of Madeline/Madelyn, which come through French from the biblical Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee); the name is forever linked to Mary Magdalene.
U.S. rank (2023)#14475 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,743

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118962023

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

Madolyn is one of the assorted spellings of Madeline and Madelyn that appeared in the early nineteen-hundreds. The parent name comes through French from the biblical Magdalene, 'of Magdala', the home town of Mary Magdalene, so the meaning is geographic rather than descriptive.

This particular spelling stayed rare, peaking around 1921 at a few dozen girls a year while the standard forms carried the day. With Madeline and Madelyn now fashionable again, Madolyn reads as an unusual vintage variant of a very much revived name.

Did you know? Madolyn was an early-twentieth-century spelling of Madeline, cresting around 1921 at only a few dozen girls a year among the many forms of the name.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Madeline — 'of Magdala'; Madolyn variant

Variations

MadelineMadelynMadalyn

Nicknames

MaddieLyn

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If you like Madolyn…

Madelyn— the popular modern spelling of the same name
Madeline— the classic French form behind it
Marilyn— same vintage -lyn ending
Carolyn— another mid-century -olyn/-lyn girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madolyn mean?

Madolyn is a respelled form of Madeline or Madelyn, ultimately meaning 'of Magdala' from the biblical Magdalene.

How do you pronounce Madolyn?

It's said MAD-uh-lin /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables.

Is Madolyn a boy or girl name?

Madolyn is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Madolyn?

Madolyn has always been rare — an unusual early-twentieth-century spelling of the now-revived Madeline.

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