Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Malory

US Popularity Rank: 11289

Origin: French

Meaning: Unfortunate, ill-fated

Malory is a gender-neutral name that means "unfortunate" or "ill-fated." Despite that, this French name is related to the name Mallory and has a musical feel that is sure to hit the right note. Baby can feel encouraged by Malory's meaning to seek out good things in life and find ways to be thankful for the blessings they encounter.

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