Malory
MAL-uh-ree
Malory is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Of French origin, Malory is derived from the Norman French given name 'Maler', possibly meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. However, it's often associated with the Arthurian legend.”. It currently ranks #7801 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1987.
What Malory Means
“Of French origin, Malory is derived from the Norman French given name 'Maler', possibly meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. However, it's often associated with the Arthurian legend.”
The Story of Malory
The author of the first great English prose epic chose this name, a whisper of knights and quests that somehow found its way to you.
Malory traces its roots to the Norman French given name 'Maler', perhaps suggesting 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated'. However, its enduring resonance comes from Sir Thomas Malory, who compiled and translated the legendary tales of King Arthur and his knights into 'Le Morte d'Arthur' in the 15th century. This literary connection transformed it from a potentially somber name into one synonymous with chivalry and enduring legend.
Imagining 'Malory' on your daughter feels like stepping into a story where courage is not the absence of fear, but the will to act despite it. When you write her name on the birth certificate, you are not just labeling a child, but an adventurer. It’s a name that promises a life of facing challenges with a knight's resolve.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Sir Thomas Malory
Author of 'Le Morte d'Arthur'.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#85 in 1987
Total Births
1,385
First Recorded
1983
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