The nameMagdeleine
Magdeleine is a French girl's name, an old spelling of Madeleine. It was common in France in the early 20th century.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Magdeleine comes from Madeleine (Magdalene), which means "of Magdala", a town in Galilee.
Origin
Hebrew, through Christian tradition.
History
This spelling was mostly given in France in the first years of the 20th century, then gave way to Madeleine.
Popularity of the name Magdeleine
Magdeleine in France
Magdeleine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,300 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Magdeleine. Half of all babies named Magdeleine in France were born before 1914, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Magdeleine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdeleine mean?
Magdeleine comes from Madeleine (Magdalene), which means "of Magdala", a town in Galilee.
What is the origin of the name Magdeleine?
Hebrew, through Christian tradition.
Is Magdeleine a girl's or a boy's name?
Magdeleine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Magdeleine?
Variants and related names of Magdeleine include Madeleine.