Madelyn
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Madelyn
Madelyn is a modern English variant of Madeline, which derives from the Latin name Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), though it has been popularly associated with the meaning "tower" or "high tower." The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and gained particular prominence in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries, with historical ties to Saint Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Madelyn is a modern English variant of Madeline, which derives from the Latin name Magdalena, meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), though it has been popularly associated with the meaning "tower" or "high tower." The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures and gained particular prominence in the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries, with historical ties to Saint Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition.
Madelyn currently ranks #71 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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