Madeline
Madeline is a Christian girl name of Hebrew place name, via French and English origin, meaning “Woman from Magdala”.
| Meaning | Woman from Magdala |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew place name, via French and English |
| Pronunciation | MAD-uh-lin |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Madeline
Madeline is the English spelling of French Madeleine, itself from Magdalene, the name given to Mary of Magdala in the Gospels. Magdala's name is usually traced to Hebrew migdal, 'tower'. In medieval England the name was also spelled Maudlin, a form that later gave English the word 'maudlin' from paintings of the weeping Magdalene. Many readers know it from Ludwig Bemelmans' picture books about Madeline, the smallest girl in a Paris boarding school, first published in 1939.
Is Madeline a Christian name?
Like Madeleine, it recalls Mary Magdalene, a central woman in the Gospel accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection, and is a long-standing Christian name.
How popular is Madeline?
Well used in the US and other English-speaking countries, alongside newer spellings such as Madelyn.
Gifts with the name Madeline
- Madeline name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Madeline baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Madeline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madeline mean?
Madeline means 'Woman from Magdala'. It is of Hebrew place name, via French and English origin.
Is Madeline a Christian name?
Like Madeleine, it recalls Mary Magdalene, a central woman in the Gospel accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection, and is a long-standing Christian name.
How do you pronounce Madeline?
Madeline is pronounced MAD-uh-lin.
Is Madeline a boy or girl name?
Madeline is usually a girl name.