Maddie

Maddie is an English diminutive of Madeleine or Madeline, which are French and English forms of Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew place name Migdal Eder, meaning tower or great tower, referring to the ancient town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely used in Christian tradition through Mary Magdalene, one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament. Maddie functions both as a nickname and as an independent given name in modern English-speaking countries. Related forms include Maddy, Magdalena, and Malin.