High tower or woman from Magdala
Madeline is the English form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name originally indicated a person from Magdala, a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name is derived from the Hebrew word for tower. It has been a popular choice in English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with the charming children's book character.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The brave young protagonist of the classic children's book series · Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
Academy Award-nominated comedic actress
First female United States Secretary of State
American actress known for The Handmaid's Tale
Novelist known for The Song of Achilles and Circe
American actress known for the film Flipped
