Madelyn
MAD-ə-lin
Popularity
#65
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
112,677
Peak Year
#4,571 in 2008
First Recorded
1890
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Madelyn is an English variant of Madeline, which is derived from Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus in the New Testament. The name means "woman from Magdala."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Madelyn Cline
American actress and model.
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