Mallory or Sorrell

[howold]

For a girl. Was forbidden them for DD1 but that was 23 years ago. DH in such shock at the thought of doing it all againhe probably won't notice what I call it.

[thisisyesterday]

neither are really my taste, but i guess I would say Mallory

Sorrell sounds a bit too much like Sorrow

[DastardlyandSmugly]

Mallory.

[HarderToKidnap]

Sorrel, spelled properly though with one l.

[recireci]

Sorrel.

Mallory reminds me of Mallory Towers.

[dizzydixies]

am I the only one who thinks Boobies when she hears Mallory?!?

Sorrel at a push

[howold]

Sorrell would be named after a favourite aunt not the plant so two l's

[suspiria]

Sorrel has the same feel as Saffron.A bit bohemian,hippyish feel.I've seen it spelt Sorrell,Sorrel,Sorrelle,Sorel,Sorelle.Interesting choice.
I'm afraid I'm not a fan of Mallory it's a bit 80s American

[HarderToKidnap]

The person who named your aunt spelled the name wrong though. Don't compound their crime by doing the same to your poor DC who has done nothing wrong.

If you can't spell Sorrel correctly then I vote Mallory (although actually I think that sounds like a posh boys name).

[howold]

Gosh you are forthright, my aunt was named after a prominent leader of the Australian womens suffrage movement and she had two l's. Our surmame has two l's. It balances nicely and I wish to use two l's.

[CakeandRoses]

I like both but have a slight preference for Sorrell - altho agree with HarderToKidnap re the spelling, even with the Aunt thing.

[HarderToKidnap]

Then in my opinion it goes from "nice, unusual name" to "stupid variation of nice name that makes parents look illiterate". Sorry. You did ask!

So I vote Mallory.

[nowherewoman]

I like Sorrell. Use as many Ls as you wish. Who gives a shit?

[thinker]

I was going to name our son Mallory after the climber George Mallory, but I was put off because he would be shortened to Mal and I think Mal means something negative in french, it put me off a bit, just to warn you xx but its a lovely name xx

[Jenbot]

Sorrell! I don't mind the lls.

[MagicMountain]

Sorrell, spelt with double l as in "Sorrell and Son" is lovely.

Doesn't have to be herbie.

Your DH might notice ... eventually, though.

[howold]

Just as well my french is terrible along with being illliterate(whoops, too many l's)
Actually hoping to shorten to Lory so shouldn't be a problem but thank you for raising your point so politely.

[thehillsarealive]

I think of Mammory when I hear Mallory (blush)

I do like Sorrel (one L for me) but you choose however many L's you like.

I do love Madison - I know its not on there, but Ive always liked it, but DH vitoed it and as i am not planning any more children...

[nagoo]

I vote Sorrell (however you want). Mallory Towers

[Psammead]

I think both of these names are beautiful. I would have said Mallory 10 years ago - it was my favourite name. Now I'd go with Sorrell. Very elegant, but strong - feminine but not frilly.

[skihorse]

Am I the only one thinking Mickey & Mallory?

[JosephineClaire]

Malory Towers was one 'l', so Mallory the name isn't the same as the book title

I love Mallory and it is on my list - however, it means 'unlucky', 'unfortunate' and 'ill-omened', which may affect your decision...?

[tortoiseonthehalfshell]

Sorrel, of the two. The second 'l' doesn't completely kill it, although it's not as nice.

Congratulations, by the way. 22 years is quite the age gap!

[Magaly]

Sorrel I think.

[DumpyOldWoman]

Sorrel
Sorrel is lovely.

Is Mallory a name?

[5DollarShake]

Mallory for me - I think it's a lovely name.

Feminine but without being frilly; not too 'out there' but will likely be the only one in her class.

The 80s American thing is probably because of Family Ties.