New Post
Search
HelpToday's Name of the Day: Magdalene
Today's name of the day is Magdalene. WDYT?
As an English speaker, I have heard this particularly spelling pronounced three different ways: MAG-də-lin, MAG-də-leen, and mag-də-LAY-nə. The first pronunciation is what I've usually heard in church in reference to Mary Magdalene, but the other two pronunciations have belonged to people. The potential pronunciation confusion is what would deter me from this name (the last, German-influenced pronunciation is my favorite), and I can see why Madeline / Madeleine is more popular in the Anglophone world.
That, and I also actually have a soft spot for Magdala (the village Mary Magdalene was from) as a personal name.
***
Please rate my personal name lists:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/117507
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/109399
hwww.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/132018
http://greens-end.myminicity.com/
As an English speaker, I have heard this particularly spelling pronounced three different ways: MAG-də-lin, MAG-də-leen, and mag-də-LAY-nə. The first pronunciation is what I've usually heard in church in reference to Mary Magdalene, but the other two pronunciations have belonged to people. The potential pronunciation confusion is what would deter me from this name (the last, German-influenced pronunciation is my favorite), and I can see why Madeline / Madeleine is more popular in the Anglophone world.
That, and I also actually have a soft spot for Magdala (the village Mary Magdalene was from) as a personal name.
***
Please rate my personal name lists:
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/117507
www.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/109399
hwww.behindthename.com/pnl/69381/132018
http://greens-end.myminicity.com/
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
I think Magdalene is nice and pronounce it Mag-duh-lin. I’d only use it as a mn though, because I hate the nn Magda.
1
I love Magdalene, because it sounds more elegant. Magdala is pretty too. I have sooo many bad personal associations with Madeline/Madeleine/Madilyn, sadly I can't put myself using it.
1
I like the 4-syllable version, Magdalena, and I prefer it used as a middle name.
One of my all-time favorite name combos is Iris Magdalena.
One of my all-time favorite name combos is Iris Magdalena.
1
I love how somber and ponderous it is -- infinitely better than Madeleine.
1
Afrikaans-speaking South Africans use Magdalena a lot, often in a combo with Maria and usually shortened to either Magda or Lena. And the pronunciation is MAKH dah LEE uhnah.
I find any four-syllable version inconveniently long, and greatly prefer Magdalen (in English; it also solves the pronunciation problem.
I find any four-syllable version inconveniently long, and greatly prefer Magdalen (in English; it also solves the pronunciation problem.
1
I like it, with the 2nd pronouciation
1
I like Magdelene but I prefer it as a middle name. I like Maddelena even more.
1