The origins of Madeleine
From the "HOW could I have lived with her for 20 years and not figured this out??" category, I hereby inform you that "Madeleine" is the French form of Magdalene, a name from the English-speaking world.
Magdalene is a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene was named thus because she was from the small village of Magdala on the sea of Galilee.
Yes, Madeleine is named after a harlot.
Magdalene is a title meaning "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene was named thus because she was from the small village of Magdala on the sea of Galilee.
Yes, Madeleine is named after a harlot.