By 1910, the first manufacturing plant for the production of aluminum foil opened in Emmishofen, Switzerland by Dr. Lauber, Neher & Cie.
Madeleine is the French spelling of Madeline (English) which originated from the Latin Magdalene, a title meaning âof Magdalaâ (referring to Mary Magdalene from the Bible).
Popularity of the Name Madeleine. 1  The traditional French spelling of Madeleine has not been the most popular (Madeline and Madelyn are in neck and neck competition for the most preferred spelling in the United States). Madeleine is the third most popular spelling of this old Latin favorite (coming from Magdalene).