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Name Origin

Madelaine is a French feminine given name, a variant spelling of Madeleine. It originates from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. Magdala was a town in Galilee.

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Famous People

Madelaine Petsch (1994-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Cheryl Blossom in the CW television series 'Riverdale'

Madelaine Stowe (1958-)

Actress

  • Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in the film 'The Last of the Mohicans'
  • Starred in films such as 'Revenge', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'We Were Soldiers'