The nameMallory
Mallory is a unisex name of Anglo-Norman origin, more often feminine in France. It was mostly given there in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Unisex name
- Anglo-Norman
Meaning
Mallory comes from an English surname from the Old French maloré, "unlucky".
Origin
Anglo-Norman. Thomas Malory wrote Le Morte d'Arthur in the 15th century.
History
Mallory appeared in France in the mid 1960s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Popularity of the name Mallory
Mallory in France
Mallory was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 800 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Mallory. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Mallory in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 46 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mallory mean?
Mallory comes from an English surname from the Old French maloré, "unlucky".
What is the origin of the name Mallory?
Anglo-Norman. Thomas Malory wrote Le Morte d'Arthur in the 15th century.
Is Mallory a girl's or a boy's name?
Mallory is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.