| Meaning | bitter |
| Origin | Irish, Scottish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mal-lie |
About Mallie
Mallie bubbles with cheerful energy and approachable charm, bringing to mind sunny dispositions and warm smiles. This name carries a vintage sweetness that has been dusted off and polished for contemporary use, offering nostalgia without feeling outdated. The double 'l' gives the name a playful bounce, while the 'ie' ending adds an affectionate quality that makes it feel immediately endearing. Mallie suggests someone who is genuine and unpretentious, who values authentic connections and approaches life with optimism. The name works particularly well for families drawn to Southern charm or those who appreciate names with a casual, friendly feel. It's the kind of name that invites conversation and creates instant rapport—people tend to smile when they hear it. Mallie offers the advantage of being easy to pronounce and spell while remaining relatively uncommon, ensuring your daughter won't be one of many in her peer group. The name scales beautifully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or too serious for any life stage. For parents seeking something sweet without being saccharine, distinctive without being difficult, Mallie provides a delightful balance of charm and substance.
Nicknames for Mallie
| Mal |
| Mae |
| Allie |
| Mally |
Famous People Named Mallie
| Mallie Robinson | Mother of baseball legend Jackie Robinson |
| Mallie McGrath | American artist and illustrator |
| Mallie Fox | American actress |
| Mallie Jackson | American singer-songwriter |
| Mallie Ramona Smith | African-American educator and civil rights activist |
| Mallie Josephine Jackson | American missionary and educator |
| Mallie Moss | American radio and television producer |
| Mallie E. Caldwell | American botanist and educator |
| Mallie Davis | American actress and singer |
| Mallie Tate | American actress |
| Mallie Murrell | American athlete and basketball player |
| Mallie Thomas | American baseball player |
| Mallie Steenson | Irish politician and activist |
| Mallie Callahan | American model and beauty queen |
| Mallie Anne Smith | American poet and writer |
| Mallie McEntire | American poet and teacher |
| Mallie Wetmore | American actress |
| Mallie Toussaint | American journalist and editor |
| Mallie Bass | American nurse and activist |
| Mallie Latham | American opera singer |
Characters Named Mallie
| Mallie Williams | Character in the novel "The Water Is Wide" by Pat Conroy |
| Mallie Tate | Character in the novel "Eloise" by Judy Finnigan |
| Mallie Crandle | Character in the novel "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman |
| Mallie Buck | Character in the novel "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck |
| Mallie Stull | Character in the novel "Gentleman's Agreement" by Laura Z. Hobson |
| Mallie Carter | Character in the play "Rainmaker" by N. Richard Nash |
| Mallie Callahan | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Mallie O'Hara | Character in the film "Gone with the Wind" |
| Mallie Henthorne | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Mallie E. Gator | Character in the animated TV series "PB&J Otter" |
| Mallie the Mallard | Character in the children's book "The Story of Ping" by Marjorie Flack |