Madeleine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Madeleine Name at a Glance

Name	Madeleine
Meaning	From the tower.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Madeleine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Madeleine means “From the tower”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Madeleine Name Origin

Our database records Madeleine under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Madeleine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Madeleine is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Madeleine

When considering Madeleine for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.