Madelyn

Pronunciation: MA-də-lin (key)

Names related to Madelyn: Madalyn, Madalynn, Madeline, Madelynn, Madelynne

French cognate of Magdalene (of Magdala, a town on the coast of the Sea of Galilee). Var: Madeline, Madelyn. Pet: Maddi, Maddie, Maddy.

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Comments and insights on the name Madelyn: | Edit: I love Madelyn, since its my name. But be prepared for people misspelling it like crazy. Madeline, is pronounced Mad-a-line. Madelyn is supposed to be said Mad-a-lynn. But people never seem to get it right.
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Nicknames for Madelyn: | Edit: Maddy, Maddie, Mad, Addie, Lyn
Meanings and history of the name Madelyn: | Edit: Greek- strong, goal oriented
Famous real-life people named Madelyn: | Edit: Madelyn Gosselin, "Jon and Kate plus 8" youngest twin
Madelyn Deutch(Jazz singer,the songwriter) is the daughter of the actress Lea Thompson the sister of Zoey Deutch
Madelyn in song, story & screen: | Edit: Madeline is the title character in a popular series of books for children. She is portrayed as kind, brave, and a leader.
Madeline "Maddie" Hayes a character in Moonlighting (portrayed by Cybil Shepherd)
Madeleine L'Engle. Popular writer of children's literature. Most famous for A Wrinkle In Time & Meet the Austins