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Mallie
Pronounced MAL-ee /ΛmΓ¦l.i/High
Meaning: Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive of Amalia meaning work of the Lord from Germanic amalMedium
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History & Origin
Mallie is an informal English diminutive, most commonly linked to Molly or Mary, both derived from the Hebrew Miryam. It may also function as a pet form of Amalia, the Latinate form of the Germanic Amal, the ruling dynasty of the Visigoths.
Mallie was most prevalent as a given name and nickname in the American South and Appalachian regions in the 19th and early 20th centuries, appearing in census records of that era. It is now considered a charming vintage name, part of the growing appeal of old-fashioned Southern nicknames.
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What does the name Mallie mean?
Mallie means bitter or beloved as a pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam.
How do you pronounce Mallie?
It is said MAL-ee, two syllables with stress on the first.
Is Mallie a boy or girl name?
Mallie is used as a girls' name.
How popular is Mallie?
Mallie is a rare vintage name most associated with Southern American naming traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries.