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Madelaine

MAD-uh-lyn

Popularity

#5222

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

French

Total Births

3,373

Peak Year

#119 in 1998

First Recorded

1901

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French form of Magdalene, meaning 'from Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee. It is associated with Mary Magdalene.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulKindIntelligent

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