Female Name
Madelaine
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
celebrity babies
educators
ends in -ine
rare English
scientists
Virtua Tennis opponent characters
YouTubers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic100%
formal120%
upper class120%
natural120%
wholesome160%
delicate65%
refined160%
strange65%
complex140%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Madelaine is a feminine given name, which is a variant of the name Madeleine. The name Madeleine itself is derived from the French form of Magdalene, a title meaning 'of Magdala', referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. Madelaine carries similar connotations of grace and biblical heritage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Madeleine
Evolution:
The name evolved from the French 'Madeleine', which itself originates from the Greek 'Magdalene', meaning 'of Magdala'. Over time, 'Madelaine' emerged as a variant spelling, maintaining the same phone...
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies