First name Mal - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
English
Nameday
Meaning
Mal is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It derives from associations meaning either “devotee of Saint Columba” or “unlucky” or “bad omen.” The name is commonly used as a short form of Malcolm or Mallory. A well-known fictional example is Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds from the television series *Firefly*.