Madelon
/ˈmæd.lən/noun
A French feminine given name, used as a diminutive of Madeleine and Mary.
Did you know?Madelon is a French diminutive ultimately tied to Mary Magdalene, whose name entered European languages through layers of biblical translation and medieval devotion.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Heb
Miryam
“The ancient Hebrew name of Mary, exact origin uncertain.”
Greek New Testament
Grk
Mariam
“Greek form of Mary used in early Christian texts.”
Latin
Lat
Maria
“Latin form of Mary, spread through Christian Europe.”
Medieval French
Old Fr
Madelaine
“French form of Magdalene, associated with Mary Magdalene.”
17th-18th Century
French
Madelon
“A diminutive French feminine name, especially a pet form of Madeleine.”
Modern English
English
Madelon
“A rare feminine given name borrowed from French.”