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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. Sheila93%
  6. Marsha92%
  7. Marcia92%
  8. Valerie92%
  9. Carol92%
  10. Laurie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Barbara42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Teresa42%
  4. Terri42%
  5. Constance42%
  6. Theresa42%
  7. Roberta43%
  8. Martha43%
  9. Anne51%
  10. Ann51%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Sally91%
  2. Penny91%
  3. Peggy88%
  4. Sandra88%
  5. Cathy88%
  6. Suzanne88%
  7. Susan88%
  8. Sue88%
  9. Laurie87%
  10. Colleen86%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody52%
  2. Barbara53%
  3. Marilyn53%
  4. Ann54%
  5. Anne54%
  6. Connie56%
  7. Diane56%
  8. Diana56%
  9. Constance56%
  10. Dianne56%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Beverly84%
  2. Maria83%
  3. Jacqueline81%
  4. Glenda79%
  5. Annette78%
  6. Rosemary78%
  7. Christine78%
  8. Barbara77%
  9. Sharon77%
  10. Roberta77%

Bottom 10

  1. Rita42%
  2. Gloria42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Georgia42%
  5. Carla42%
  6. Wanda42%
  7. Cynthia42%
  8. Vickie43%
  9. Vicki43%
  10. Jo45%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Sheila96%
  2. Cathy96%
  3. Rita96%
  4. Peggy96%
  5. Laurie96%
  6. Donna96%
  7. Julie96%
  8. Kathy96%
  9. Sandra96%
  10. Joy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Martha42%
  5. Barbara42%
  6. Ann45%
  7. Anne45%
  8. Theresa48%
  9. Teresa48%
  10. Terri48%
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