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Mallory
MA-luh-ree
Mallory (name) means a given name and surname of French origin, historically meaning "unfortunate" or "unlucky.". Example: “Mallory decided to try out for the school play.”
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A given name and surname of French origin, historically meaning "unfortunate" or "unlucky."
"Mallory decided to try out for the school play."
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Etymology
From Old French "malheure," meaning "unlucky."
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What does “Mallory” mean?
The word “Mallory” means a given name and surname of French origin, historically meaning "unfortunate" or "unlucky.".
How do you pronounce “Mallory”?
“Mallory” is pronounced MA-luh-ree (/ˈmæləɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mallory” in a sentence?
Here is “Mallory” used in a sentence: “Mallory decided to try out for the school play.”
What part of speech is “Mallory”?
“Mallory” is a name.
Where does the word “Mallory” come from?
The word “Mallory” comes from Old French. From Old French "malheure," meaning "unlucky.".
Is “Mallory” a common word?
“Mallory” is an uncommon word in modern English.
