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Madeline

MAD-lihn

Madeline (name) means a female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine. Example: “Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris.”

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A female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine.
"Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris."

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In plain EnglishA common English spelling of the girl's name Madeleine.

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Etymology

Anglicized from French Madeleine, ultimately from the Greek name Magdalene.

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Madeline” mean?

The word “Madeline” means a female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine. In plain terms, a common English spelling of the girl's name Madeleine.

How do you pronounce “Madeline”?

“Madeline” is pronounced MAD-lihn (/ˈmæd(ə)lɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Madeline” in a sentence?

Here is “Madeline” used in a sentence: “Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris.”

What part of speech is “Madeline”?

“Madeline” is a name.

Where does the word “Madeline” come from?

The word “Madeline” comes from French. Anglicized from French Madeleine, ultimately from the Greek name Magdalene.

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