The baby name madaline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-ə-line (MAD-uh-line) — IPA: /ˈmædəlaɪn/; alternate: MAD-ə-lin — /ˈmædəlɪn/.
The baby name madaline is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-ə-line (MAD-uh-line) — IPA: /ˈmædəlaɪn/; alternate: MAD-ə-lin — /ˈmædəlɪn/.
madaline is in Origin.
Madaline is an English variant spelling of Madeline/Madeleine, ultimately tracing to Magdalene, meaning “woman from Magdala”; Magdala derives from the Hebrew/Aramaic migdal, “tower.” The name spread through western Europe via the veneration of Mary Magdalene; the French form Madeleine entered English and produced diverse spellings including Madaline. Connotations include strength and steadfastness (tower) as well as penitence and faith associated with the New Testament figure.
In Anglophone records, Madaline appears from the late 19th century, saw modest U.S. use in the early to mid-20th century, and today remains uncommon beside Madeline and Madelyn. Related forms include Madeleine (French), Madeline and Madelyn/Madelynn (English), Madalyn/Madalynn, Madelene, and cognates Magdalena/Magdalena and Magdalene; short forms Maddie/Maddy and Lena occur across spellings. The name blends venerable biblical heritage with a vintage, softly elegant sound.
madaline is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 40 times, across 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #628 | 5 | 18,916 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #820 | 7 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,063 | 10 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
madaline is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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