Malise

Meaning of Malise

Malise is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl. It has Scottish Gaelic origins and is pronounced as muh-LEES (/məˈliːs/). It is a variation of the name Malissa. Although not very common, there have been occurrences of the name Malise in the United States. In 2010, there were 9 newborns named Malise, ranking at 11,239. In 2007, there were 5 occurrences at rank 17,632. The name also had some popularity in previous years, such as in 1997 when it ranked at 13,722 with 5 occurrences. Despite its rarity, Malise carries a sense of elegance and sophistication that would make it a perfect choice for any little girl.

Pronunciation

Scottish Gaelic

  • Pronunced as muh-LEES (/məˈliːs/)

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Notable People Named Malise

Malise Graham, 1st Earl of Menteith was a prominent Scottish figure in the 15th century and was considered the heir to the Scottish throne during a specific period.
Malise III, Earl of Strathearn - Malise III of Strathearn was a Scottish nobleman and ruler of the region of Strathearn.
Malise IV, Earl of Strathearn - Malise IV of Strathearn was a Scottish nobleman and the seventh known ruler of Strathearn, known for his support of King Robert the Bruce.
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