Find out how popular the first name Maydelyn has been for the last 1 years (from 2013 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maydelyn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Maydelyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maydelyn.

The history of the first name Maydelyn

The name Maydelyn is a variant of the English name Madelyn, which itself is a form of the traditional name Madeleine. This name has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, deriving from the root words "maght" meaning "mighty" or "strong," and "lind" meaning "soft" or "tender." The resulting combination of "mighty and tender" created a name that conveyed a sense of strength and gentleness.

The earliest recorded use of the name Maydelyn dates back to the 12th century in England, where it was a popular choice among noble families. In the 13th century, the name gained further prominence with the canonization of Saint Mary Magdalene, whose name was often associated with the variant spellings Madeleine and Madelyn.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maydelyn was Maydelyn de Braose (1223-1301), a Welsh noblewoman and heiress to the de Braose estates. Another notable figure was Maydelyn de Clifford (1285-1349), an English heiress and landowner who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 15th century, the name Maydelyn was borne by Maydelyn Neville (1420-1472), a member of the powerful Neville family and the wife of Sir Thomas Parr, uncle to Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained literary prominence with Maydelyn de Bray (1510-1575), an English translator and writer who was part of the intellectual circle surrounding Sir Thomas More.

In the 17th century, Maydelyn Winthrop (1615-1647) was a notable figure in early American colonial history, being the wife of John Winthrop, the founder and governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

While the name Maydelyn has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its variants such as Madelyn and Madeleine have enjoyed enduring popularity across various cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring appeal of this name with its rich heritage and meaningful connotations.

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