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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Referring to Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee traditionally glossed as 'tower'
- Origin
- French (via Greek Magdalene, from an Aramaic/Hebrew place name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAD-uh-lin
Madeline traces back to Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee, arriving in English by way of French and the Greek name Magdalene — the name itself is traditionally glossed as 'tower.' It's pronounced MAD-uh-lin, and it leans firmly into both a classic and a romantic, storybook feel.
Meaning & Origin of Madeline
Meaning: Referring to Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee traditionally glossed as 'tower'.
Origin: French (via Greek Magdalene, from an Aramaic/Hebrew place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Madeline
MAD-uh-linIPA /ˈmædəlɪn/
Popularity of Madeline
Madeline hit its high point in 1998 at #50 on the SSA list, with 5,869 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled to #87, with 2,907 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Madeline mean?
Referring to Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee traditionally glossed as ‘tower’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Madeline?
Madeline is pronounced MAD-uh-lin (IPA: /ˈmædəlɪn/).
Is Madeline a popular name right now?
Madeline peaked at #50 in 1998 and is ranked #87 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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