Mallory

frenchUnisex★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Mallory is a unisex's name of french origin meaning “unfortunate, ill-fated”.

Mallory might have a bit of an ironic twist to it, as the name means 'unfortunate' in Old French. Despite this, it's a name with plenty of charm and has been used for both boys and girls. Mallory gained some popularity as a first name in the U.S. thanks to shows like 'Family Ties'. The name has a certain mystery to it, which might appeal to those who love a bit of dark humor or a vintage vibe.

At a Glance

Originfrench
GenderUnisex
Meaningunfortunate, ill-fated
Popularity★★★☆☆ (6/10)
Syllables3
Starts withM
Stylesclassic, fictional

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