Mallory \m(a)-llo-ry\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Mallory), is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Mallory is "unlucky". From "malheure". A nickname transferred to a surname and then given name. Originally a man's name, though common for girls now. Poet Sir Thomas Malory.

Mallory has 3 variant forms: Mallery, Mallorie and Malory.

Baby names that sound like Mallory are Miller, Myller, Millar and Muller.