Madeline is a female given name of French origin. It is a variant of the name Madeleine, which comes from the French word "magdalene", meaning "of Magdala". Magdala is a town in ancient Palestine, and is believed to have been the hometown of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus Christ. The name Madeline has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, and has been a popular name choice for girls ever since.
Madeline rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
Nicknames for Madeline
| Maddy | MAD-ee | A common and simple nickname for Madeline. |
| Maddie | MAD-ee | A popular and cute nickname for Madeline. |
| Mads | MADZ | A unique and edgy nickname for Madeline. |
| Lena | LEE-nuh | A sweet and simple nickname for Madeline. |
| Lynn | LIN | A short and easy nickname for Madeline. |
| Madi | MAD-ee | A shortened version of Maddie, often used by close friends and family. |
| Delly | DEL-ee | A creative and fun nickname for Madeline. |
| Melle | MEL | A unique and elegant nickname for Madeline. |
| Mae | MAY | A cute and simple nickname for Madeline. |
| Meline | MEL-een | A unique and exotic nickname for Madeline. |
Famous people named Madeline
| Madeline Kahn | Actress | Known for her roles in movies such as Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein |
| Madeline Miller | Author | Known for her novels Circe and The Song of Achilles |
| Madeline Stuart | Model | Known for being the first professional model with Down syndrome |
| Madeline Carroll | Actress | Known for her roles in movies such as The Spy Next Door and Flipped |
| Madeline Zima | Actress | Known for her roles in TV shows such as Californication and Heroes |
| Madeline Brewer | Actress | Known for her roles in TV shows such as Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid's Tale |
| Madeline Smith | Actress | Known for her roles in movies such as Live and Let Die and Theatre of Blood |
| Madeline Manning | Athlete | Known for winning a gold medal in the 800 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics |
| Madeline Albright | Politician | Known for being the first woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State |
| Madeline Stuart-Barrymore | Socialite | Known for being the grandmother of actress Drew Barrymore |
Fictional character called Madeline from pop culture
| Madeline | Children's book character | The titular character in the Madeline book series by Ludwig Bemelmans |
| Madeline Ashton | Character from the movie "Death Becomes Her | Played by Meryl Streep, a vain and narcissistic actress who becomes immortal |
| Madeline Hatter | Character from the "Ever After High" franchise | Daughter of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland |
| Madeline Westen | Character from the TV show "Burn Notice | Mother of the main character, Michael Westen, and a former spy herself |
| Madeline Swann | Character from the James Bond movie "Spectre | Played by Léa Seydoux, a psychologist and the daughter of a former Bond villain |
| Madeline Wuntch | Character from the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Played by Kyra Sedgwick, a rival police captain who has a long-standing feud with the main character, Captain Holt |
| Madeline Robin | Character from the movie "Christopher Robin | Played by Bronte Carmichael, the daughter of the titular character and a close friend of Winnie the Pooh |
Frequently Asked Questions about Madeline
| What is the origin of the name Madeline? | The name Madeline is of French origin. |
| What is the meaning of the name Madeline? | The name Madeline means "woman from Magdala" or "tower" in Hebrew. |
| What are some variations of the name Madeline? | Some variations of the name Madeline include Madeleine, Madalyn, Madalynn, Madilyn, and Madelynn. |
| What is the popularity of the name Madeline? | According to the Social Security Administration, Madeline was the 90th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2020. |
| What famous people have the name Madeline? | Famous people with the name Madeline include Madeline Kahn (actress), Madeline Zima (actress), and Madeline Stuart (model and activist). |