Primarily FemaleOriginally a male name, now used primarily for females. Grew in popularity in the 80's due to character Mallory Keaton on the TV show "Family Ties."
The name Mallory is of Old French origin and means "unfortunate" or "unlucky." It is derived from the Old French word malheure, which means "unhappy" or "unfortunate."
Despite its negative meaning, the name Mallory has become increasingly popular as a first name for girls in the United States. It was particularly popular in the 1990s and early 2000s, but its popularity has declined somewhat in recent years.
Famous people with the name Mallory include Mallory Hagan, an American beauty pageant titleholder and actress, and Mallory Pugh, an American soccer player who has played for the U.S. women's national team. Mallory Moss is a co-founder of BabyNames.com.
Some possible nicknames for Mallory include Mal, Mally, or Ally.