Madelyn

Name:

Madelyn

Pronounced: MAD-uh-lin

Variations: Madeline, Madeleine, Madilyn, Madalyn

Origin:

English, French

Meaning:

Madelyn is a variant of the name Madeline, which comes from the French name "Madeleine". The name means "woman from Magdala", which was a town in ancient Israel.

Popularity:

Madelyn is a popular name in the US, Canada, and Australia, and is also used in other English-speaking countries.

Did you know?

The Madeline series of children's books, written by Ludwig Bemelmans, is about a young girl who lives in a boarding school in Paris. Madeline Kahn was an American actress and comedian who was known for her roles in films such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles".

Famous namesakes:

Madelyn Cline is an American actress who is best known for her role as Sarah Cameron on the TV show "Outer Banks". Madelyn Deutch is an American actress and writer who is known for her work on the TV show "The Year of Spectacular Men".

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