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Malloree
How to Pronounce Malloree
Pronounced MAL-uh-ree /ˈmæl.ə.ri/Medium
Meaning: Malloree is a phonetic respelling of Mallory, a Norman French surname from malheure/maloret, 'unlucky' or 'unfortunate,' likely an ironic nickname originally; in modern use the old meaning is long forgotten and it is worn simply as a stylish name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Malloree respells Mallory, a Norman French surname built on malheure, 'unlucky, unfortunate,' most likely an ironic byname passed down through generations before becoming a first name. The -ee spelling is a modern, more phonetic take.
Malloree was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 2008, appearing well after the more standard Mallory had already become familiar. It reads today as a softened, creative-spelling cousin of that name.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Malloree mean?
It is a phonetic spelling of Mallory, a French surname whose old meaning was 'unlucky' or 'unfortunate.'
How do you pronounce Malloree?
It is said MAL-uh-ree /ˈmæl.ə.ri/, three syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Malloree a boy or girl name?
Malloree is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Malloree?
It has stayed rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the late 2000s, well behind the standard Mallory spelling.