Woman from Magdala or high tower
Madie originated as a diminutive of Madeline or Madison. It traces back to the Greek name Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the village of Magdala, which itself is derived from a Hebrew word meaning tower.
Less common today
Madie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,534 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering African-American physician
