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Madelyn
Meaning: woman of Magdala · Origin: Hebrew (via Greek) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A variant of Madeline, from Mary Magdalene — 'of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee.
Nicknames
Maddie, Lyn
Variants & related names
Madeline, Madeleine, Magdalena
Madelyn name art
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FAQ
What does the name Madelyn mean?
Madelyn means “woman of Magdala”. It comes from Hebrew (via Greek).
Is Madelyn a popular name?
Yes — Madelyn has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Madelyn?
Maddie, Lyn.
What are other forms of Madelyn?
Madeline, Madeleine, Magdalena.
Similar names
Eva · Eden · Maria · Mary · Sarah · Jane
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.