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Derived from the French Madeleine which was taken from Magdala, a biblical place name for a village located on the Sea of Galilee and the home of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. Also a literary name for the heroine in a series of children's books created by author Ludwig Bemelmans. Listed among the top 100 since 1994.



I love this name and have considered it for my child! I love the name Madelyn Jane...the only problem is that I am not too crazy about the nickname Maddie.
8/12/2011 09:46:13 PM Report AbuseI love this name. I've chosen it as the first name for my baby girl :]
9/19/2010 08:25:20 AM Report AbuseThis is a very pretty name.
10/12/2009 12:28:31 PM Report Abuse