Magdalen "Mamie" Redman (1930 – 2020) was a catcher and utility infielder who played from 1948 through 1954 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m), 150 lb., she batted and threw right-handed.
Magdalen Dorothea Vernon (1901–1991) was a British experimental psychologist who published her research widely and trained many PhD students. She was the first woman to head the then Department of Psychology at the University of Reading, England.
Magdalen Hsu-Li is a Chinese American singer-songwriter, painter, speaker, writer and cultural activist. She is a leader in the introduction of Asian-American pop music. The singer/songwriter demonstrates talents on acoustic piano, percussion, impromptu stand-up and theater. She additionally reads poetry and improvises musical performances.
Magdalen Wong (Chinese: 黃頌恩; pinyin: Huang Songen) is a Hong Kong / New York based artist. She typically works across the mediums of video, photography, sculpture, installation and drawing.
It's a very beautiful name, but it seems a bit too mature and a bit of a mouthful for a little girl to grow up with, however I love the short form of "Maggie" which is perfect for a little girl.
Magdalen is a family name, and I gave it to my 3rd daughter as her middle name. I love this name because of its meaning and heritage. It is a powerful name for a woman.
What a delightful name! Definitely would pronounce MAG-da-len, and not MAUD-lin, however. Maggy or Maggie is a cute nickname, but the unique given name Magdalen is so much better.
A couple years ago, my coworker's daughter had her first child. She named her Magdalen. Ever since I have LOVED the name. It comes with the adorable nickname - Maggie. It's not unheard of yet it's not common either. It's pretty, sophisticated and elegant. I'm seriously considering it for my daughter.