Maddelyn
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Maddelyn
Maddelyn is a modern English variant of Madeline, which derives from the Latin name Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), ultimately connected to the Hebrew word "migdal" meaning "tower."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and gained popularity through Saint Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition; it has been especially common in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend of creative name spellings.
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Etymology
Maddelyn is a modern English variant of Madeline, which derives from the Latin name Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), ultimately connected to the Hebrew word "migdal" meaning "tower."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and gained popularity through Saint Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition; it has been especially common in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend of creative name spellings.
Maddelyn currently ranks #6,463 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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