Madelynn

Madelynn is a modern English elaboration of Madeline, which itself derives from the Hebrew place name Magdala, meaning tower, by way of the Greek Magdalene and then French Madeleine. The name became widely known through Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure from Magdala on the Sea of Galilee who is prominently mentioned in the New Testament. The spelling Madelynn replaces the traditional final -ine or -ine with -ynn, reflecting a broader trend of adding a y to feminine names for stylistic distinction. Related forms include Madeline, Madeleine, Madelyn, and Magdalene.