Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Madelynn

Madelynn, like Madelyn and Madeline, is a respelling of the traditional French name Madeleine. It’s the French name for Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus’ favored disciples from the New Testament. Given the many “Marys” in the Bible, Mary Magdalene was a prominent figure and so distinguished specifically as “Mary of Magdala” (Magdala being a small village on the Sea of Galilee). In Luke 8:2 she was one of the women who had been “healed of evil spirits and infirmities.” In Hebrew or ancient Egyptian, the name is said to mean “wished-for child.” The name has been in use in Europe since the 17th century and has maintained its popularity since that time. In the United Sates, many spelling variants for Madeline began to emerge in the 20th century. Madelynn is one such example of this.

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Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME MADELYNN

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME MADELYNN

Madelynn follows a bevy of Madeline names onto the charts. This particular spelling variant first appeared on the charts in 1997 which is when Madeline was soaring in popularity. As such is the case in America, parents like to take super popular names and then stamp them with their own signature spelling twist. Just for the record, Madeline is the traditional English spelling and Madeleine is the traditional French spelling. All the rest are “Americanized” renditions of this classic darling. The made-up spellings are for the non-traditionalist parents who like the name but want to add their own unique flavor.

Quick Facts

ON MADELYNN

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

400

PRONUNCIATION:

MA-dә-lynn

SIMPLE MEANING:

Mary Magdalene

Characteristics

OF MADELYNN

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

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