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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. Letitia96%
  2. Nanci96%
  3. Felecia96%
  4. Shirlene96%
  5. Sheree96%
  6. Gaye95%
  7. Pennie93%
  8. Mitzi93%
  9. Gayla93%
  10. Vickey93%

Bottom 10

  1. Terrie42%
  2. Lourdes42%
  3. Alfreda43%
  4. Nan49%
  5. Deirdre50%
  6. Deidre53%
  7. Maryanne55%
  8. Dorene55%
  9. Mari55%
  10. Doretha55%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Cathie96%
  2. Joanie92%
  3. Janey91%
  4. Roseanne91%
  5. Fran89%
  6. Meg89%
  7. Susanna88%
  8. Felecia88%
  9. Vickey88%
  10. Pattie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Terese49%
  2. Moira50%
  3. Joycelyn52%
  4. Jeanie57%
  5. Tamra57%
  6. Alfreda57%
  7. Zena58%
  8. Deidre58%
  9. Madonna58%
  10. Kaye59%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Maryellen86%
  2. Deann84%
  3. Noreen84%
  4. Sharyn84%
  5. Bernita84%
  6. Suzan84%
  7. Diann84%
  8. Mari83%
  9. Evonne83%
  10. Mariann82%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Deidre42%
  3. Roxane42%
  4. Carleen42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Roxann43%
  7. Caryl44%
  8. Jeanie45%
  9. Lynnette46%
  10. Laureen46%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Joanie96%
  2. Sheree96%
  3. Letitia96%
  4. Judi96%
  5. Nanci96%
  6. Pennie96%
  7. Gaye96%
  8. Vickey96%
  9. Cathie96%
  10. Felecia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Terrie48%
  3. Lourdes51%
  4. Kaye55%
  5. Marta60%
  6. Jeanie60%
  7. Tena60%
  8. Freida61%
  9. Mari62%
  10. Kathrine63%
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