Mallorie
Old French/Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mallorie
Mallorie is a modern English variant spelling of Mallory, derived from the Old French name Malory, which likely comes from the Germanic elements meaning "ill" or "bad" (mal-) combined with "counsel" or "fame" (-ory), though some sources suggest it may derive from the Latin "mala" (bad) combined with Old French "ore" (gold/color).
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Etymology
Mallorie is a modern English variant spelling of Mallory, derived from the Old French name Malory, which likely comes from the Germanic elements meaning "ill" or "bad" (mal-) combined with "counsel" or "fame" (-ory), though some sources suggest it may derive from the Latin "mala" (bad) combined with Old French "ore" (gold/color).
The name became established in English-speaking cultures during the Middle Ages and gained modern popularity in the 20th century, particularly in North America; it has no specific religious affiliation and is used across various Western Christian and secular contexts.
Mallorie currently ranks #2,601 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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