Girl
Magdalene
from Magdala, tower
About Magdalene
Magdalene exudes timeless grace and historical depth, connecting your daughter to centuries of remarkable women who have borne variations of this distinguished name. The full form carries a formal elegance that speaks to tradition and heritage, offering weight and substance often absent in more modern coinages.
This name provides remarkable versatility through its rich collection of nicknames: Maggie, Maddie, Lena, or even Mags. Each variation offers a different tone and personality, allowing your daughter to adapt her name to different contexts and stages of life.
Magdalene works beautifully in professional settings while remaining warm and personable in casual environments. The name's classical roots give it staying power that transcends fleeting trends, ensuring it will feel as appropriate in fifty years as it does today.
For parents seeking a name with gravitas, literary connections, and enduring appeal, Magdalene presents an exceptional choice that honors the past while looking confidently toward the future.
Popularity of the Name Magdalene
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #484 |
| 1881 | #462 |
| 1882 | #552 |
| 1883 | #638 |
| 1884 | #772 |
| 1885 | #480 |
| 1886 | #550 |
| 1887 | #576 |
| 1888 | #588 |
| 1889 | #652 |
| 1890 | #659 |
| 1891 | #444 |
| 1892 | #457 |
| 1893 | #459 |
| 1894 | #541 |
| 1895 | #558 |
| 1896 | #574 |
| 1897 | #590 |
| 1898 | #709 |
| 1899 | #614 |
| 1900 | #628 |
| 1901 | #596 |
| 1902 | #541 |
| 1903 | #568 |
| 1904 | #432 |
| 1905 | #595 |
| 1906 | #606 |
| 1907 | #527 |
| 1908 | #635 |
| 1909 | #474 |
| 1910 | #561 |
| 1911 | #492 |
| 1912 | #519 |
| 1913 | #602 |
| 1914 | #488 |
| 1915 | #505 |
| 1916 | #529 |
| 1917 | #485 |
| 1918 | #500 |
| 1919 | #508 |
| 1920 | #521 |
| 1921 | #540 |
| 1922 | #566 |
| 1923 | #493 |
| 1924 | #557 |
| 1925 | #617 |
| 1926 | #608 |
| 1927 | #635 |
| 1928 | #570 |
| 1929 | #664 |
| 1930 | #565 |
| 1931 | #598 |
| 1932 | #631 |
| 1933 | #605 |
| 1934 | #648 |
| 1935 | #644 |
| 1936 | #704 |
| 1937 | #829 |
| 1938 | #780 |
| 1939 | #894 |
| 1940 | #814 |
| 1941 | #873 |
| 1942 | #911 |
| 1943 | #960 |
| 1944 | #870 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Magdalene
Names Similar to Magdalene
Nicknames for Magdalene
- Magda
- Lene
- Maggie
- Maddy
Famous People Named Magdalene
| Magdalene of Canossa | Italian saint and founder of the Canossian Sisters |
| Magdalene Visaggio | American comic book writer |
| Magdalene Lampert | American education scholar |
| Magdalene Keibel Combo | Namibian politician and activist |
| Magdalene John | Canadian television personality |
| Magdalene Odundo | Kenyan-born British ceramic artist |
| Magdalene St. Michaels | American retired adult film actress |
| Magdalene Wong | Hong Kong actress and singer |
| Magdalene College, Cambridge | English educational institution |
| Magdalene H. Chen | American physician and researcher |
| Magdalene M. Jeyarathnam | Singaporean human rights advocate |
| Magdalene A.M. MacLehose of Beoch | British academic and wife of a Hong Kong governor |
| Magdalene K. Mupepi | Zimbabwean biochemist and academic |
| Magdalene Mary Szubanski | Australian comedian and actress |
| Magdalene Serenity Sinclair | American author and screenwriter |
| Magdalene Flora Silverstrin | American political activist and attorney |
| Magdalene Dura | South Sudanese academic and politician |
| Magdalene N. Ntombela | South African politician and premier |
| Magdalene Veen | Dutch cricketer |
| Magdalene Amundsen | Norwegian footballer |
Characters Named Magdalene
| Magdalene "Maggie" Fitzgerald | From the movie "Million Dollar Baby" |
| Magdalene Shaw | From the "Fast & Furious" film series |
| Magdalene "Mags" Murphy | From the novel "The Hunger Games - Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Beauford | From the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Magdalene "Mags" Wiggins | From the webcomic "Gunnerkrigg Court" by Tom Siddell |
| Magdalene "Mags" Jordan | From the TV series "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Simpson | From the animated TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Esmeralda Fuentes | From the novel "The Truth About Forever" by Sarah Dessen |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Cole | From the TV series "The Trouble with Maggie Cole" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Dela Cruz | From the TV series "Grand Hotel" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Lizer | From the TV series "Arrested Development" |
| Magdalene "Mags" Etheridge | From the TV series "Wentworth" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Malloy | From the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Magdalene "Mags" | From the comic book series "Rat Queens" by Kurtis J. Wiebe |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Baird | From the TV series "Backstrom" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Pierce | From the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Walsh | From the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Kim | From the TV series "Saving Hope" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Jacobs | From the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Magdalene "Maggie" Farrell | From the TV series "Chicago Fire" |