Mallory Name Meaning
The name Mallory comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mallory below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mallory Name Meaning
English (Modern)From an English surname which meant "unfortunate" in Norman French. It first became common in the 1980s due to the television comedy 'Family Ties', which featured a character by this name.
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