Maddalena
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Little dog, hound
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #4508 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Madden. Shares the meaning 'Little dog, hound.'
Similar names: madalena, madalene, magdalen, magdalena, magdalene, magdaleno, madalina, madalyn
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Maddalena? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2025 were named Maddalena, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maddalena
What does the name Maddalena mean?
Maddalena means “Little dog, hound” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Maddalena?
Maddalena has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Little dog, hound”.
How popular is Maddalena?
Maddalena ranked #4460 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Maddalena most popular?
Maddalena peaked in 2015 with 35 babies registered that year.
Is Maddalena a boy or girl name?
Maddalena is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Maddalenas in registered births are female.
Is the name Maddalena rising or falling in popularity?
Maddalena has risen 334 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4794 in 2020 to #4460 in 2025.
How long has Maddalena been recorded?
Maddalena appears in birth records across 67 years — from 1916 through 2025.