Unfortunate or unlucky
Derived from an Old French surname, Mallory originally meant 'the unfortunate one.' While the etymology is somewhat melancholy, the name has evolved into a spirited and preppy choice for girls in the United States.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in The Baby-Sitters Club series · The Baby-Sitters Club
The fashion-conscious daughter on the sitcom Family Ties · Family Ties
American professional soccer player
The matriarch and spy agency director in the animated series Archer · Archer
American professional tennis player