Mallory

Girl

Old French, Norman origin · /MAL-uh-ree/ · classic

Meaning: Unfortunate or unlucky.

Popularity 70/1003 syllables→ Stable

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Today, Mallory is a popular, familiar name (popularity 70/100).

The name Mallory originates from the Old French word 'malheure,' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky.' It was brought to England by the Normans and later evolved into a surname before becoming a given name. Despite its somewhat negative meaning, Mallory has been embraced for its elegant, vintage sound and is commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries.

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