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Madelon

MAD-uh-lon

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

French

Total Births

1,787

Peak Year

#53 in 1920

First Recorded

1897

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French form of Magdalene, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'woman from Magdala'. It can also be related to the Greek word for 'tower'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

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Personality Traits

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