Woman from Magdala or high tower
A variant of Madeline, which stems from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament who was from the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The name's roots suggest a 'high tower' or 'elevated' status.
Less common today
Madaleine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,655 in 1997.
The brave young schoolgirl protagonist of the classic children's book series · Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
