Mal
mal
Popularity
#11790
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
335
Peak Year
#13 in 1950
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Mal can be a standalone name or a diminutive, often short for Malcolm (Gaelic for 'devotee of St. Columba') or male names with Germanic roots like 'mal' (meaning 'arm,' 'power').
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Mal Goodloe
American football player and coach.
Mal Evans
Assistant and friend to The Beatles.
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