Girl name guide

Madeleine name meaning, origin and style

Madeleine is a French form of Magdalene name commonly associated with of Magdala.

Origin

French form of Magdalene

Meaning

of Magdala

Say it

MAD-uh-len

Choosing Madeleine

A French classic with a polished sound and several familiar nickname options.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.