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Would the meaning of the name Mallory steer you away?

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iruma77 · 15/09/2026 12:57

I’ve been obsessed with the name for years and years, but mentioned it in passing to someone and they were shocked we even considered it. It’s such a beautiful name & I haven’t cared about the meaning of anyones name before!

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VistorHelp · 17/09/2026 01:17

HoldMyWine · 15/09/2026 13:10

Mallory Towers?

It’s only got one l — Malory Towers

RaraRachael · 17/09/2026 06:35

Shloopie · 16/09/2026 23:59

Nope. The meaning wouldn't bother me a jot. People defy their names all the time. I know two women called Joy who could curdle milk at a glance.

Yes. I know a woman called Peace who is a complete dinraiser!

cariadlet · 17/09/2026 06:48

I didn't know the meaning but would avoid it because I dislike surnames being used as first names - Cooper, Parker, Archer etc

Calliopespa · 17/09/2026 08:40

AlwaysExtraHot · 15/09/2026 13:40

You hardly ever hear that word/birth defect though. The name also means vigour/effort/industrious.

Also the name existed before the defect was named. There are all sorts of syndromes and diseases named after the person who discovered them.

Calliopespa · 17/09/2026 08:43

What about Valerie, Melanie or Meredith?

Jojoanna · 17/09/2026 09:12

Say what now ? Amelia ,, birth defect ? I would not have known that. I always wanted to be called Penelope,, mind you I avoided calling my daughter
Beth , oh and Justin but that’s probably it

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