Meaning: Form of Magdalene; from Magdala
The story
Madelyn spells out the familiar -lin pronunciation of Madeline. Both belong to the Magdalene family, which refers to Magdala, a place associated with Mary Magdalene.
Nicknames
- Maddie
Spellings & variants
- Madeline
- Madeleine
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
Madelyn comes from English.
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