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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. Marjory96%
  2. Aletha96%
  3. Tressie94%
  4. Maybelle92%
  5. Fanny92%
  6. Shirlee92%
  7. Marylou90%
  8. Louella90%
  9. Ruthann89%
  10. Mazie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Dorcas45%
  4. Gussie45%
  5. Edythe48%
  6. Madge49%
  7. Belva50%
  8. Concetta50%
  9. Vernice52%
  10. Norene53%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Marjory91%
  2. Lettie91%
  3. Tessie91%
  4. Claudette90%
  5. Ruthann88%
  6. Mavis88%
  7. Shirlee88%
  8. Syble87%
  9. Dottie87%
  10. Gearldine87%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie48%
  2. Edythe49%
  3. Erna49%
  4. Leonor52%
  5. Hellen53%
  6. Neva54%
  7. Sybil54%
  8. Iona54%
  9. Wilhelmina55%
  10. Leone56%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Prudence88%
  2. Meta86%
  3. Ruthann86%
  4. Maurine86%
  5. Norine84%
  6. Elvera84%
  7. Adella84%
  8. Pearline83%
  9. Marietta83%
  10. Lyda83%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor42%
  2. Roxie42%
  3. Wilda43%
  4. Carmella43%
  5. Leone43%
  6. Rubye44%
  7. Jannie45%
  8. Lulu46%
  9. Floy46%
  10. Ouida46%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Charline96%
  2. Marylou96%
  3. Mazie96%
  4. Fanny96%
  5. Marjory96%
  6. Tressie96%
  7. Shirlee96%
  8. Maybelle95%
  9. Louella95%
  10. Dottie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Gussie46%
  4. Edythe48%
  5. Una49%
  6. Ardith50%
  7. Arline50%
  8. Orpha50%
  9. Neva51%
  10. Earnestine51%
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