Bitter, beloved, or star of the sea
Mallie originated as a diminutive of Mary or Margaret. As a variant of Mary, it shares the Hebrew roots meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'. When used as a pet form of Margaret, it carries the Greek meaning of 'pearl'.
About 54 girls were named Mallie in 2025.
Mother of baseball legend Jackie Robinson
Character in the novel 'The Giver' · The Giver
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
