What origin is the name Madeline?

Madeline comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Madeline a popular name?

Madeline is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Madeline?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Madeline — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Madeline

Q: Is Madeline a rare name?

Yes. Madeline does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Madeline

Madeline

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Madeline is a greek girl's name meaning "High tower; diminutive of madeleine: woman of magdala. tower".

With greek roots, Madeline is a girl name that means "High tower; diminutive of madeleine: woman of magdala. tower". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.