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Marj

Girl Name day: July 20
Marj is a short form of Marjorie: on birth records it is written Marjorie (273,455 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Marjorie page. Also a short form of Marjory.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: 'Pearl'.
A medieval English variant of Margaret (Greek 'margarites', pearl), its spelling influenced by the herb marjoram.

Name day for Marj

July 20

Why this day? Marj is a short form of Marjorie, and shares its name day.

Marj is celebrated in France on November 16; the United States on July 20.

The story of the name Marj

Marj is a short form of Marjorie. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — 'Pearl', and shares its name day, July 20.

On birth records, Marj is rarely written as such: the Marjs are Marjories (273,455 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Marjorie page. Marj is also a short form of Marjory.

Frequently asked questions about Marj

What does Marj mean?

Marj is a short form of Marjorie, which means 'Pearl'.

When is Marj's name day?

July 20, together with Marjorie: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Marj a name in its own right?

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

Marj's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Cathy96%
  2. Kathy96%
  3. Sally96%
  4. Peggy96%
  5. Marjorie96%
  6. Haley95%
  7. Brianna95%
  8. Rhonda93%
  9. Shirley93%
  10. June93%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. Faith42%
  3. Barbara42%
  4. Connie42%
  5. Teresa42%
  6. Terri42%
  7. Andrea42%
  8. Constance42%
  9. Theresa42%
  10. Ruth42%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Loretta92%
  2. Marjorie92%
  3. Sally91%
  4. Katie91%
  5. Penny91%
  6. Stacey90%
  7. Vivian90%
  8. Ella90%
  9. Christy90%
  10. Juanita89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada51%
  2. Melody52%
  3. Barbara53%
  4. Kara53%
  5. Marilyn53%
  6. Annie54%
  7. Ann54%
  8. Anne54%
  9. Hannah54%
  10. Anna54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Grace88%
  2. Jocelyn86%
  3. Beverly84%
  4. Lorraine84%
  5. Maria83%
  6. Mariah83%
  7. Mary83%
  8. Marie83%
  9. Jacqueline81%
  10. Nicole81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana42%
  2. Brooklyn42%
  3. Maxine42%
  4. Cassandra42%
  5. Tina42%
  6. Chelsea42%
  7. Ada42%
  8. Rita42%
  9. Sydney42%
  10. Vanessa42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Angelina96%
  2. Betty96%
  3. Brianna96%
  4. Sheila96%
  5. Thelma96%
  6. Cathy96%
  7. Haley96%
  8. Daisy96%
  9. Wendy96%
  10. Julia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Norma42%
  5. Connie42%
  6. Andrea42%
  7. Agnes42%
  8. Martha42%
  9. Barbara42%
  10. Ann45%
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