The name Mallory is a boy's name meaning "unfortunate".

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Though more popular for girls in the US today, Mallory first appeared on the SSA list as a boys' name (in 1914). It was given to roughly equivalent numbers of boys and girls for the next several decades, only really taking off in a big way for girls after it featured in the popular 80s sitcom <em>Family Ties</em>. With its jaunty sound and preppy appeal, we think this makes a handsome choice for either sex in the 2020s.

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The name Mallory is a girl's name of French origin meaning "unfortunate".

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Early 1980s sitcom (<em>Family Ties</em>) name that has been well used ever since, with an upbeat three-syllable sound and a slightly tomboyish edge. 

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