What is the origin of the name Madlyn?

Madlyn is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Madlyn?

Madlyn is currently ranked #10729 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Madlyn

MAD-lin

Popularity

#10729

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,370

Peak Year

#76 in 1922

First Recorded

1898

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Madeline, derived from the Hebrew name Magdala, meaning 'woman from Magdala'.

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Maddie Mady Lyn

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Maddie Mady Lyn

Spelling Variations

Madeline Madelyn Adeline

Similar Names

Eleanor Violet Clara Josephine

Personality Traits

elegantsophisticatedartistickind

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