Woman from Magdala or high tower
Madalene is a variant of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name is derived from the Hebrew 'Migdal', meaning tower, which was a town on the Sea of Galilee. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though this specific spelling is now quite rare.
Less common today
Madalene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,380 in 1998.
Renowned American herbalist and cookbook author
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
