Bitter or wished-for child
Mally is a diminutive form of Mary or Molly, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. While its exact meaning is debated, it is most commonly associated with 'bitterness' or 'rebellion,' though it has also been interpreted as 'wished-for child' or 'lady of the sea.'
About 12 girls were named Mally in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty
The Dormouse in Tim Burton's adaptation of Alice in Wonderland · Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)
