Of Magdala; woman from the high tower
Magdalen is a classic name derived from the Greek 'Magdalene', meaning 'woman from Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee, whose name itself stems from a Hebrew word meaning 'tower' or 'elevated'.
Less common today
Magdalen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,226 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Disciple of Jesus and witness to the Resurrection
English author of the Marshal Guarnaccia detective series
British feminist and YouTuber
