Madelynn

Madelynn is a modern English elaboration of Madeline, itself the English and French form of Magdalene, derived from the Greek Magdalēnē meaning woman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee whose name likely comes from the Hebrew migdal, meaning tower. The name became widely known through Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. Madelynn represents a contemporary respelling that adds a second n, following a broader trend of ornate feminine spellings in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Madeline, Madeleine, Madelyn, and Magdalena.