High tower or woman from Magdala
A variant of Madeline, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament whose name signifies her origin from the town of Magdala, a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee.
Less common today
Madaline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,883 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title character of the 1952 animated short film · Madeline (UPA short)
First African American woman elected to the New Jersey Legislature
