Female Name
Madlyn
ˈmæd.lɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
blues musicians
currently out of the US top 1000
ends in -lyn
Gunsmoke cast and characters
isograms
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
44/100
modern80%
youthful120%
informal65%
common65%
boring65%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
Madlyn is a variant of the name Madeline, which itself is derived from the name Magdalene. Magdalene originates from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning 'tower'. The name Madelyn has been used in various cultures and has seen different spellings and adaptations over time.
Etymology
Original Form:
Magdalene
Evolution:
From Magdalene to Madeline, and then to Madelyn.
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies.