What is the origin of the name Madilyn?

Madilyn is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Madilyn?

Madilyn is currently ranked #420 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Madilyn?

Madilyn is pronounced MAD-i-lin.

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GirlHebrew

Madilyn

MAD-i-lin

Popularity

#420

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

22,958

Peak Year

#1,169 in 2008

First Recorded

1924

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern variation of Madeline, which is the English form of Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala' in Hebrew.

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Maddie Mady Lynn

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Maddie Mady Lynn

Spelling Variations

Madeline Madeleine Madalyn

Similar Names

Addison Evelyn Emily Olivia

Personality Traits

CreativeKindCompassionateIntelligent

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