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'.
About 15 girls were named Magdalen in 2025.
Disciple of Jesus and witness to the Resurrection
English author of the Marshal Guarnaccia detective series
British feminist and YouTuber
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
