What origin is the name Magdalen?

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

Is Magdalen a popular name?

Magdalen 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 Magdalen?

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

Magdalen

Q: Is Magdalen a rare name?

Yes. Magdalen 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 Magdalen

Magdalen

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Magdalen is a greek girl's name meaning "High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee".

With greek roots, Magdalen is a girl name that means "High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Magdalen

Very rare in US records

What does Magdalen mean?

Magdalen is a girl name of greek origin meaning "High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee".

Is Magdalen a rare name?

Yes. Magdalen does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Magdalen

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Magdalen

Magdalen means "High tower; from the tower; bitter. woman from magdala. the biblical mary magdalene came from magdala area near the sea of galilee" — these names share that spirit.