Madelyn
GirlEnglish · English: /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/.
Madelyn gives a familiar biblical name family a warm English sound and a clear -lyn ending.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
English: /ˈmæd.ə.lɪn/.
‘Of Magdala’ or ‘woman from Magdala’.
Madelyn is an English feminine name whose history leads through Madeline to Magdalene, meaning ‘of Magdala’. Its connection with Mary Magdalene gives it a biblical background, while the spelling Madelyn belongs to English naming. The English ending is pronounced /lɪn/, with a short vowel. That ending is an integral part of this form; it does not add a separate meaning to the older name. The full sound has a warm, gently rounded quality, while the central d gives it definition. It can suit a preference for a substantial name that still feels approachable in everyday speech.
Etymology: An English variant of Madeline in the Magdalene name family. The inherited meaning refers to a place.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Girls
Rank71
Boys
RankNot reported
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
English