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Magda

MAG-dah

Popularity

#6802

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Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,860

Peak Year

#76 in 1966

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of Magdalene, meaning "woman from Magdala." It has a Greek origin, referencing a town.

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MaggieMagMags

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Magda Szubanski

    Australian comedian, actress, and writer.

Nicknames

MaggieMagMags

Spelling Variations

MagdalenaMadgaMadga

Similar Names

MagdaleneMarthaMariaMargaret

Personality Traits

PracticalOrganizedStrong-willedIndependent

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