Madelyn

Madelyn is an English elaborated spelling of Madeline, itself the English and French form of Magdalene, derived from the Greek Magdalēnē meaning "of Magdala," referring to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely used in the Christian world through Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure who appears prominently in the Gospels. Madelyn emerged as a spelling variant influenced by the popular name suffix -lyn, which lends it a softer, more modern feel. Related forms include Madeleine, Madeline, Magdalena, and Madilyn.