Madeleine
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced mad-LEN
Verified name
What does Madeleine mean?
Woman from magdala, high tower
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 412 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 259 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Maddy, Maddie
Variant: Madelyn, Magdalena
Related: Madeline
Using Madeleine across cultures
French classic beloved in literature and culinary art.
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