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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. Dixie95%
  2. Goldie95%
  3. Effie94%
  4. Winnie93%
  5. Fannie93%
  6. May92%
  7. Sallie92%
  8. Rosie90%
  9. Olive89%
  10. Reba88%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Bernadine43%
  4. Beulah45%
  5. Ramona47%
  6. Alberta48%
  7. Antoinette51%
  8. Nettie51%
  9. Geneva52%
  10. Addie53%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Olive96%
  2. Winnie93%
  3. Fannie93%
  4. Goldie91%
  5. May90%
  6. Rosie86%
  7. Carmela85%
  8. Effie85%
  9. Dixie85%
  10. Jeannette85%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta54%
  2. Olga55%
  3. Hilda56%
  4. Leola57%
  5. Iva57%
  6. Inez58%
  7. Lola59%
  8. Ruthie60%
  9. Ila62%
  10. Alta62%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Mollie83%
  2. Freda83%
  3. Mamie83%
  4. Alberta82%
  5. Antoinette81%
  6. Ernestine81%
  7. Nettie81%
  8. Bernadine80%
  9. Elma79%
  10. Muriel78%

Bottom 10

  1. Estella42%
  2. Iva45%
  3. Lola47%
  4. Melba49%
  5. Elvira50%
  6. Reba51%
  7. Sondra51%
  8. Carmela52%
  9. Marcella55%
  10. Ila56%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. May96%
  2. Effie96%
  3. Celia96%
  4. Rosie96%
  5. Winnie96%
  6. Rhoda96%
  7. Dixie96%
  8. Carmela96%
  9. Fannie96%
  10. Sallie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ramona47%
  5. Hilda48%
  6. Bernadine48%
  7. Addie49%
  8. Geneva49%
  9. Nettie51%
  10. Henrietta51%
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