Meaning
Madeline is a french name meaning “Of Magdala”.
History
Madeline is derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene (מגדל), meaning 'of Magdala', which was a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee. The name gained popularity through the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. In English-speaking countries, it has been popular since the 19th century, spurred by literature such as the popular children's book series 'Madeline' by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Popularity
Ranked #87 in 2024 · down 8 places since 1995
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