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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. Shelly96%
  2. Margo96%
  3. Gwen93%
  4. Janie92%
  5. Bonita92%
  6. Lorna92%
  7. Sheryl92%
  8. Lucinda90%
  9. Lynda90%
  10. Cheri90%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Bernadette46%
  4. Trudy49%
  5. Polly55%
  6. Jeanine55%
  7. Susanne55%
  8. Janine55%
  9. Doreen57%
  10. Deloris57%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Paulette96%
  2. Rosetta87%
  3. Janie86%
  4. Jana86%
  5. Shelly85%
  6. Janette85%
  7. Margarita84%
  8. Lora84%
  9. Lucinda83%
  10. Ladonna82%

Bottom 10

  1. Dianna56%
  2. Jayne57%
  3. Joni57%
  4. Janis59%
  5. Deloris61%
  6. Teri62%
  7. Therese62%
  8. Trudy62%
  9. Cathleen64%
  10. Lynne65%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Polly83%
  2. Jacquelyn81%
  3. Francine78%
  4. Nadine78%
  5. Trudy77%
  6. Lynne77%
  7. Delia75%
  8. Janine74%
  9. Therese74%
  10. Glenna74%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Karla43%
  3. Joni45%
  4. Jayne45%
  5. Vicky45%
  6. Roxanne47%
  7. Pam49%
  8. Belinda49%
  9. Lana49%
  10. Lorna50%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Margo96%
  2. Janie96%
  3. Pam96%
  4. Lynda96%
  5. Lorie96%
  6. Paulette96%
  7. Vicky96%
  8. Shelly96%
  9. Belinda96%
  10. Gayle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Trudy46%
  2. Therese48%
  3. Teri48%
  4. Janine52%
  5. Bernadette56%
  6. Susanne57%
  7. Betsy59%
  8. Patrice60%
  9. Jayne60%
  10. Joni60%
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