Mallory in Chinese
Mallory in Chinese is 马洛丽 (Mǎ Luò Lì).
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- unlucky (Old French), modern: strong
Mallory is a name of French origin, generally understood to mean "unlucky (Old French), modern: strong". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1938 and peaked in 1986.
3 ways to write Mallory
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
马洛丽
Mǎ Luò Lì
The standard transliteration of Mallory: 马 (mǎ, "horse"), 洛 (luò, "Luo River"), 丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 马 (mǎ) carries "mal", 洛 (luò) carries "lo", 丽 (lì) carries "ry". The tone contour is 3-4-4 (dipping, falling, falling).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 马
mǎ
Tone 3 · 3 strokes (simplified)
horse
- 洛
luò
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
Luo River
- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
英依
Yīng Yī
Inspired by "unlucky (Old French), modern: strong": 英 (yīng, "hero; brilliant; flower") + 依 (yī, "to depend on; gentle, clinging"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
英 (hero; brilliant; flower) answers the "strong" in Mallory's meaning, and 依 (to depend on; gentle, clinging) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 英
yīng
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
hero; brilliant; flower
- 依
yī
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to depend on; gentle, clinging
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
曼英
Màn Yīng
曼 (màn, "graceful, graceful and long") + 英 (yīng, "hero; brilliant; flower"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
Instead of the purely phonetic 马, this uses 曼 (màn, "graceful, graceful and long") for the "mal" sound, then 英 ("hero; brilliant; flower") for meaning.
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 曼
màn
Tone 4 · 11 strokes (simplified)
graceful, graceful and long
- 英
yīng
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
hero; brilliant; flower
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 53,940 girls named Mallory since 1938, with the high point in 1986 (3,323 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #162 to #551 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1938
- Total since 1880
- 53,940
More About Mallory in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Mallory offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Mallory, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Mallory, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Mallory to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mallory in Chinese characters?
马洛丽 (Mǎ Luò Lì), or 馬洛麗 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Mallory with real meaning?
Try 英依 (Yīng Yī): hero; brilliant; flower + to depend on; gentle, clinging, inspired by "unlucky (Old French), modern: strong". For something that still sounds like Mallory, 曼英 (Màn Yīng) is a middle ground.
How popular is the name Mallory?
US Social Security records show 53,940 girls named Mallory since 1938, with the high point in 1986 (3,323 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #162 to #551 among girls.