Madeline

At a Glance: Name: 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) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAD-uh-lin

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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

Phonetic: MAD-uh-lin   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Madeline)

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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