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Name Origin

Madelyn is a feminine given name, primarily of English origin. It's a variant spelling of Madeline, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Magdalene. Magdalene means 'woman from Magdala,' referring to a town in Galilee.

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Famous People

Madelyn Cline (1997-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Sarah Cameron in the Netflix series 'Outer Banks'
  • Appeared in films like 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'

Madelyn Pugh (1921-2006)

Television writer and producer

  • Wrote for iconic sitcoms like 'I Love Lucy' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
  • Won multiple Emmy Awards