Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈmæl.ə.ɹi/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Old French maleüré meaning "unfortunate" [1], a term introduced to England by the Normans.

Related Names

Given Name DescendantMallory(English)
User SubmissionMallory

Categories

Sources & References

  1. Dictionnaire Étymologique de l'Ancien Français, entry maleüré, available from https://deaf-server.adw.uni-heidelberg.de/.
Entry updated December 1, 2024