Madelon

Madelon is a diminutive form of the name Madeleine or Magdalena, which is used in both French and Dutch. The name carries the meaning 'the one from Magdala'.

What does the name Madelon mean?

The name Madelon traces back to the names Madeleine and Magdalena and means 'the one from Magdala'. Its roots lie in the Bible and are associated with 'Maria Magdalena', who is regarded as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ. Her birthplace, Magdala, was located by the Sea of Galilee, which led to the designation 'Magdalena'. The name Magdala itself comes from Hebrew, where 'migdal' means 'the tower'. Therefore, Madelon can also be interpreted as 'the Exalted'. A common Germanized variant of the name is Madlon.

Where does the name Madelon come from?

Madelon is a female first name with ancient Hebrew roots that carries the meanings 'the one from Magdala' or 'the Exalted'. The ancient Hebrew term 'migdal' means 'the tower'. The name is used in French, Dutch, and Flemish languages.

How do you pronounce Madelon?

Ma-de-lon

When is the name day of Madelon?

The name day of Madelon is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Madelon is among the rare first names and has not yet appeared in the German charts. Its best ranking was achieved in 1987 in the Netherlands, where it placed 165th. In the last ten years, Madelon has been chosen about 40 times as a first name there, placing it 1,069th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, the name ranks 446th in the Netherlands.

Famous people

• Madelon Vos (economic analyst, YouTuber, and influencer)