Magdalen

Meaning

Magdalen is a name derived from Mary Magdalene, the New Testament figure associated with Magdala. The core etymological sense is “from Magdala” or “of Magdala,” with Magdala traditionally understood as a place name. In older name books, Magdalen is treated as an English form related to Magdalene and Magdalena.

Origin

Fun fact

Older name lists note Magdalen alongside softened forms like Madeline and Madeleine.