Popularity: 7680
Origin: Greek
Meaning: High tower
The girl's name Madelyne has survived a long journey from its original Greek form of Magdalene, meaning "high tower." Over the years, it's belonged to many captivating women beginning with Mary Magdalene, a saint and companion to Jesus. If you grew up reading the children's book Madeline, you might feel super nostalgic about the small but fiery little girl living in a Paris boarding school. Loyal, brave, and occasionally a troublemaker, dear Madeline looks fear in the eye, and her adventures will live forever in our hearts.