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Mal

Girl Name day: August 15 In French: Marilyn
Mal is a short form of Marilyn: on birth records it is written Marilyn (372,793 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Marilyn page. Also a short form of Malcolm, Mallory, Malachi.
Origin: Modern English blend (Mary + -lyn). Meaning: Blend of Mary and the suffix -lyn.
Marilyn was coined in the English-speaking world around 1900 by combining the classic name Mary with the fashionable diminutive suffix -lyn (from Lynn).

Name day for Mal

August 15

Why this day? Mal is a short form of Marilyn, and shares its name day.

Mal is celebrated in the United States on August 15.

The story of the name Mal

Mal is a short form of Marilyn. It keeps its origin (Modern English blend (Mary + -lyn)) and meaning — blend of Mary and the suffix -lyn, and shares its name day, August 15.

On birth records, Mal is rarely written as such: the Mals are Marilyns (372,793 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Marilyn page. Mal is also a short form of Malcolm, Mallory, Malachi.

Frequently asked questions about Mal

What does Mal mean?

Mal is a short form of Marilyn, which means blend of Mary and the suffix -lyn.

When is Mal's name day?

August 15, together with Marilyn: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mal a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Marilyn.

Mal's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 5/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 9/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mal

Top 10

  1. Chloe96%
  2. Julia95%
  3. Emma94%
  4. Emily93%
  5. Maya91%
  6. Alyssa88%
  7. Angelina87%
  8. Ella85%
  9. Adriana84%
  10. Caroline83%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah42%
  2. Kaitlyn42%
  3. Faith43%
  4. Isabelle45%
  5. Isabella45%
  6. Savannah49%
  7. Brooklyn49%
  8. Ava50%
  9. Jade53%
  10. Madelyn53%

Love potential for Mal

Top 10

  1. Madelyn78%
  2. Sophia77%
  3. Sophie77%
  4. Abigail76%
  5. Maya75%
  6. Leah73%
  7. Natalie72%
  8. Julia71%
  9. Emily71%
  10. Chloe71%

Bottom 10

  1. Sydney42%
  2. Addison42%
  3. Isabella42%
  4. Sierra42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Ava42%
  7. Zoe42%
  8. Mackenzie42%
  9. Savannah42%
  10. Kylie42%

Professional potential for Mal

Top 10

  1. Isabelle68%
  2. Isabella68%
  3. Isabel68%
  4. Grace66%
  5. Jocelyn64%
  6. Alexa64%
  7. Ava64%
  8. Hannah63%
  9. Abigail63%
  10. Gabrielle62%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Autumn43%
  5. Zoey43%
  6. Lily45%
  7. Hailey46%
  8. Maya46%
  9. Destiny47%
  10. Madelyn47%

Crush potential for Mal

Top 10

  1. Sierra96%
  2. Alyssa96%
  3. Adriana96%
  4. Caroline96%
  5. Emily96%
  6. Sabrina96%
  7. Aaliyah96%
  8. Chloe96%
  9. Sydney96%
  10. Julia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith51%
  2. Hannah53%
  3. Isabel58%
  4. Jocelyn62%
  5. Grace65%
  6. Madelyn66%
  7. Paige68%
  8. Kaitlyn71%
  9. Madeline75%
  10. Autumn77%
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