Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Madeleine
Madeleine is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Woman from Magdala". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Madeleine often also consider Madelaine.
Madeleine meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Woman from Magdala
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Madeleine to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Madeleine as M·A·D·E·L·E·I·N·E, with 9 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Madeleine is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Madeleine variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Madeleinea, Madeleinee, Madeleiney, Madelein.
- Nicknames: Madel and M.
- Middle names: Pair Madeleine with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Madeleine middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Madelaine, Madeline, Madaline, Madelene, Madalene — full picks on the sibling names for Madeleine guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Madeleine? Browse our names like Madeleine guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Madeleine
What does the name Madeleine mean?
Madeleine means "Woman from Magdala" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Madeleine?
Madeleine originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Madeleine?
Madeleine has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Madeleine a boy's or girl's name?
Madeleine is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Madeleine in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Madeleine sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Madeleine?
Names that share Madeleine's sound and style include Madelaine, Madeline, Madaline, Madelene, Madalene.
What middle names pair well with Madeleine?
Good middle-name fits for Madeleine pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Madeleine is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Madeleine is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Madeleine?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Madeleine share its rhythm without rhyming — Madelaine, Madeline, Madaline all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.