US Popularity Rank: 27258

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Woman from Magdala

If you were to draw up a league table of feminine names that have stood the test of time, we think that Magdeline would be a worthy contender for the top spot. Closely related to Magdalene, a name synonymous with the Christian faith thanks to Mary Magdalene, this intriguing respelling has Greek and Hebrew roots. Magdeline means “woman from Magdala”, a definition that refers to an ancient Jewish city of Magdala. Not only is Magdeline a timeless classic, it has an adorable sound that caregivers are bound to appreciate.