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Malachy
Pronounced MAL-ə-kee /ˈmæl.ə.ki/High
Meaning: The Irish form of Malachi — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger; my angel'; also an anglicized form of the Irish Maelsechlainn ('a devotee of St Sechnall'); routes layeredMedium
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History & Origin
Malachy is the Irish form of Malachi — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger; my angel' (the last prophet of the Old Testament) — and is also an anglicized form of the Irish Maelsechlainn, 'a devotee of St Sechnall' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by St Malachy, a great Irish reforming archbishop. A crisp, classic Irish name (said 'MAL-ə-kee'; nickname Mal).
In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, my-messenger at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Malachy mean?
Malachy is the Irish Malachi — Hebrew 'my messenger; my angel'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Malachy?
It's said MAL-ə-kee /ˈmæl.ə.ki/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Malachy a boy or girl name?
Malachy is a boy's name.
How popular is Malachy?
Malachy is a rare name in the U.S.