Madelyn

Madelyn is an English given name that developed as a variant spelling of Madeline, itself the French and English form of Magdalene. Magdalene derives from the Greek Magdalēnē, meaning "of Magdala," referring to the ancient town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, whose name likely comes from the Aramaic migdal, meaning "tower." The name became widely used in the Christian world through Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. Related forms include Madeline, Madeleine, Magdalena, and Madeleine.