Magdalena
Pronunciation: [ m-agd-uhl-EEN-uh ]
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Magdalena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 10 babies have been named Magdalena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Magdalena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,392 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,392
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Magdalena
Magdalena is a boy name .
Is Magdalena a boy or girl name? Magdalena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,392 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #836. Magdalena is more commonly used as a girl name.
Magdalena is currently ranked #25,392 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Magdalena include Mag, Magd, Magdy, Magdie, Magda, Magday, Magdaie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, Lena, and May. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Magdalena include Magdiel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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