Madeline

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    Origin:
  • French: Woman from Magdala; high tower
Description:
Madeline is a variation of Magdalene which references the biblical Mary Magdalene. This sweetly old-fashioned name has been on the charts since the late 1800s and made a huge leap in popularity in the mid-1980s and continues to make its presence known on the name charts. Kids will also love the reference to the Madeline series of children's books.
Popularity:
How popular is Madeline? Here's how many babies were named Madeline over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Madalene   •   Madeleina   •   Madelena   •   Madelene   •   Madelina   •   Madelon
Nicknames:
Maddie   •   Maddy   •   Madie   •   Mady
Famous Namesakes:
Actress Madeline Kahn, Writer Madeline Baker
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Stephen Colbert, Daughter of Lea Thompson, Daughter of Doug Savant
Syllables:
3
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