Magda
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Magda: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2011.
Magda is a short form of Magdalena, which traces its roots to the Hebrew *Migdal*, meaning "tower." The name became famous through Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus, and carries a sense of strength and prominence. Literary figures include the sharp-eyed Mrs. Magda in Virginia Woolf's *Mrs. Dalloway*, while Hungarian-born actress Magda Gabor added a dash of golden-age Hollywood glamour. The Romanian city of Magdeburg shares the same root as the hilltop village of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. Across Europe, Magda remains a beloved standalone name, notably popular in Poland and Hungary, and feels both classic and understated—a quiet alternative to more elaborate Magdalena variants.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20113 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y