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Magdaline

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Pronounced MAG-duh-line /ˈmæɡ.də.laɪn/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Galilee and the home of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. The root is well documented; this spelling is one of the English variants.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gospel name, plainly spelled: Magdaline means 'of Magdala', the town of Mary Magdalene (said 'MAG-duh-line').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningA variant spelling of Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Galilee and the home of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. The root is well documented; this spelling is one of the English variants.
U.S. rank (2024)#14522 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119042024

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

Magdaline spells Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala', the Galilean town of Mary Magdalene. Devotion to her carried the name across Europe, where it split into dozens of forms; this spelling keeps the older Magdalene shape while softening its ending (said 'MAG-duh-line').

It is rare in the U.S., where Madeline and Magdalena are more familiar. Devotional, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Mary Magdalene's name is really a place tag — Mary of Magdala — and it has given the world Madeleine, Magdalena, Malin, Maud and Magdaline, all from one small fishing village.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Magdaline — Magdalene 'of Magdala'; English variant spelling

Variations

MagdaleneMagdalenaMagdalen

Nicknames

MaggieLenaMaddy

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If you like Magdaline…

Magdalene— the standard spelling behind it
Magdalena— the fuller heritage form
Madeline— the familiar English cousin
Evangeline— a like -line ending, gospel-rooted

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Magdaline mean?

Magdaline means 'of Magdala', the Galilean town of Mary Magdalene.

How do you pronounce Magdaline?

It's said MAG-duh-line /ˈmæɡ.də.laɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Magdaline a boy or girl name?

Magdaline is a girl's name.

How popular is Magdaline?

Magdaline is rare in the U.S., while Madeline and Magdalena are more familiar.

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