Girl
Magda
MAG-duh
Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage
✦ Meaning
“From Magdala—short form of Magdalene. A distinctive Germanic and Eastern European form with intellectual artistic associations.”
Popularity Over Time
Magda is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
GermanicHebrew
Syllables
2
Style
VintageStrongClassicMinimalElegant
Famous Bearers
- Magda Szubanski (actress)
- Magda Goebbels
- Magda Gabor
Sibling Name Ideas
Cross-Cultural Notes
Germanic-Eastern European heritage name
People Also Ask
From Magdala—short form of Magdalene. A distinctive Germanic and Eastern European form with intellectual artistic associations.
Magda is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Magda works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Magda include Greta.