Madeline
[ˈmædəˌlɪn]Meaning
a high tower or fortress
Background Story
The name Madeline has its roots in French and is often associated with literary works, such as the 'Madeline' series by Ludwig Bemelmans, which features a young girl in a boarding school in Paris.
Temperament
Variations
Madeleine, Magdalene
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