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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. Ellie96%
  2. Callie95%
  3. Matilda94%
  4. Josie92%
  5. Elena92%
  6. Ayla92%
  7. Lia92%
  8. Lucia90%
  9. Eliana89%
  10. Colette89%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide53%
  2. Serenity57%
  3. Kali58%
  4. Evangeline58%
  5. Luna59%
  6. Willow61%
  7. Nova64%
  8. Ximena64%
  9. Gianna64%
  10. Liliana64%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Colette91%
  2. Penelope91%
  3. Callie88%
  4. Camilla88%
  5. Josie86%
  6. Ellie86%
  7. Elena85%
  8. Lia85%
  9. Ayla85%
  10. Fiona83%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali47%
  2. Luna49%
  3. Iris53%
  4. Aria55%
  5. Genesis56%
  6. Willow56%
  7. Gianna57%
  8. Serenity58%
  9. Nova58%
  10. Aurora60%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Isla77%
  2. Serenity77%
  3. Adelaide76%
  4. Josie73%
  5. Harmony73%
  6. Eloise71%
  7. Lia71%
  8. Annabelle71%
  9. Alayna71%
  10. Alina69%

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Kinsley42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. Ivy42%
  5. Londyn42%
  6. Raegan42%
  7. Genesis42%
  8. Nova42%
  9. Gianna45%
  10. Aria46%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Matilda96%
  2. Lia96%
  3. Eliana96%
  4. Phoebe96%
  5. Lucia96%
  6. Camila96%
  7. Ayla96%
  8. Talia96%
  9. Ellie96%
  10. Elena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide49%
  2. Serenity59%
  3. Gianna60%
  4. Willow66%
  5. Mara68%
  6. Evangeline69%
  7. Luna71%
  8. Eliza72%
  9. Iris73%
  10. Alina73%
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