MALLORY
Mallory
Mallory is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French personal name "Maillory", which in turn comes from the Germanic name "Malger" meaning "assembly warrior". The name first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
History
The Mallory family has a long and distinguished history. They were prominent in Leicestershire during the Middle Ages, with various members holding positions of influence and power. The most famous bearer of the Mallory name is Sir Thomas Mallory, an author who is credited with writing the epic work "Le Morte d'Arthur".
Notable Individuals
- Sir Thomas Mallory (c. 1415 – 1471): Author of "Le Morte d'Arthur", one of the most famous works of Arthurian legend.
- Sir Harry Mallory (1883–1959): British diplomat and statesman who played a key role in diplomatic relations during the interwar period.
- Margaret Mallory (born 1976): Contemporary romance author known for her Scottish historical romance novels.
Legacy
The Mallory surname continues to be borne by many individuals around the world, with a notable presence in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name has also been used in various works of literature and media, further solidifying its place in popular culture.
References
- "The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland" by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, Peter McClure (2016).
- Mallory, R. (2005). Mallory Family History. London: Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Mallory surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Helen
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Linda
- Lucy
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Penny
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Maalawy
- Maelor
- Mahler
- Mailer
- Mailler
- Maillor
- Mailor
- Malar
- Malary
- Maleary
- Maler
- Malery
- Maliar
- Malier
- Malir
- Mallar
- Mallare
- Mallarey
- Mallari
- Mallars
- Mallary
- Maller
- Mallers
- Mallery
- Mallier
- Malliris
- Mallor
- Malloray
- Mallord
- Mallorie
- Mallors
- Mallouris
- Mallur
- Malluru
- Malor
- Malorey
- Malory
- Malrey
- Malroy
- Malry
- Maylor
- Mealor
- Melior
- Mellar
- Meller
- Melliery
- Mellior
- Melliors
- Melliry
- Mellor
- Mellors
- Mellour
- Mellry
- Melor
- Melory
- Meylor
- Mollory
- Mullory
- Mulroy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 410 people named Mallory in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mallory.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Mallory
- George Mallory - Mountaineer (1886 to 1924)
- Trafford Leigh-Mallory - Military officer during World Wars I and II (1892 to 1944)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.