Malory Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Malory Name at a Glance

Name	Malory
Meaning	Variant of Mallory: Unfortunate; ill fated. Derived from an Old French surname.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Malory Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Malory means “Variant of Mallory: Unfortunate; ill fated. Derived from an Old French surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Malory Name Origin

Our database records Malory under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Malory a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Malory is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Malory

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