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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Variant of Madeline; woman from Magdala
- Origin
- French (variant of Madeline)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAD-uh-lin
Madelyn is a variant of Madeline, carrying the same meaning: woman from Magdala. It comes to English through French, and it's typically pronounced MAD-uh-lin. If you're drawn to Madeline but want a slightly different look on the page, Madelyn gives you that with the meaning intact.
Meaning & Origin of Madelyn
Meaning: Variant of Madeline; woman from Magdala.
Origin: French (variant of Madeline).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Madelyn
MAD-uh-linIPA /ˈmædəlɪn/
Popularity of Madelyn
Madelyn peaked at #58 in 2023, when 3,643 girls were given the name, then eased to #65 in 2024 with 3,364 — a small dip, but still solidly in the same range.
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FAQ
What does the name Madelyn mean?
Variant of Madeline; woman from Magdala. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Madelyn?
Madelyn is pronounced MAD-uh-lin (IPA: /ˈmædəlɪn/).
Is Madelyn a popular name right now?
Madelyn is near its all-time peak (#58 in 2023), ranked #65 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)
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