♂♀ Name Mallory – Unfortunate & Unlucky
| Origin: | French |
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| Meaning: | unfortunate, unlucky |
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Mallory is a unisex name, though it is predominantly given to women. It originates from French and means “unfortunate” and “unlucky.”
Where does the name Mallory come from?
Mallory was originally a French surname that came to England with the Normans. It was a name for a person known for bad luck and an unfortunate disposition.
What does the name Mallory mean?
The name Mallory was derived from the Old French word “malheure” meaning “unfortunate” or “unlucky.”
Word composition
- Old French “malheure” = unfortunate, unlucky
- Old French “mal” = bad
- Old French “eur” = fortune
Pronunciation of Mallory
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