Madeleine
Meaning of Madeleine
Madeleine is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. Its origins can be traced back to France, but it has gained popularity across the globe. The pronunciation of Madeleine varies based on language: in English, it is pronounced as mad-uh-LYN (/ˈmæd.lən/), while in French, it's said as mah-duh-LEN (/ma.dɑ.lən/). There are several variations to this name including Madeline and Madelyn, allowing for some personalization according to individual preferences. Over the years, Madeleine has consistently been a popular choice among parents in the United States with its highest ranking being 216th most popular in 1998. It continues to hold a strong presence today, making it a timeless pick for your little one.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as mad-uh-LYN (/ˈmæd.lən/)
French
- Pronunced as mah-duh-LEN (/ma.dɑ.lən/)
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Notable People Named Madeleine
| Madeleine Albright was the first woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. |
| Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer known for her diverse literary works, including the popular young adult fiction series A Wrinkle in Time, which blends Christian faith with modern science. |
| Madeleine Duncan Brown was an American woman who claimed to be a longtime mistress of United States President Lyndon B. Johnson and implicated him in a conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. |
| Madeleine Sophie Barat, RSCJ, was a French saint and founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, a global religious institute for educators. |
| Madeleine Astor - Madeleine Talmage Dick was an American socialite and RMS Titanic survivor, known for being the second wife of businessman John Jacob Astor IV. |
| Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as "The Last of the Mohicans" and "12 Monkeys." |
| Madeleine Vionnet was a prominent French fashion designer known for her influential work in the 1920s-30s Paris fashion scene. |
| Madeleine Bordallo - Madeleine Mary Zeien Bordallo is an American-Guamanian politician who served as the delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for Guam's at-large congressional district from 2003 to 2019. |
| Madeleine Kunin is a Swiss-born American diplomat, author, and politician who served as the 77th governor of Vermont and as United States Ambassador to Switzerland. |
| Madeleine Grynsztejn is the Pritzker Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, having assumed the role in 2008. |
| Madeleine Ruth Ogilvie is an Australian lawyer and politician, serving as a Liberal Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly and holding various ministerial positions. |
| Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer and songwriter known for her vintage jazz and blues style, gaining mainstream success with her album Careless Love in 2004. |
| Madeleine Mathilde Henrey, a French-born writer, gained fame in post-war Britain for her over 30 autobiographical books. |
| Madeleine King - Madeleine Mary Harvie King is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), currently serving as Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia in the Albanese government. |
| Madeleine Sims-Fewer is a British-Canadian independent filmmaker and actress. |
