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Magalie

Quick answerMagalie is a French feminine name derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," with strong associations to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition.

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,797
TrendStable
Peak year1976
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#1,436

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Magalie

Magalie is a French feminine name derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," with strong associations to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition.

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Etymology

Magalie is a French feminine name derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," with strong associations to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic communities, gaining particular popularity in France and French-speaking regions during the 20th century.

Magalie currently ranks #16,797 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.

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