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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. Rhonda93%
  2. Veronica92%
  3. Carrie92%
  4. Wendy90%
  5. Yolanda87%
  6. Christy87%
  7. Tracey86%
  8. Melinda86%
  9. Monica86%
  10. Tara83%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya51%
  2. Amy61%
  3. Michelle66%
  4. Michele66%
  5. Lisa66%
  6. Angela67%
  7. Jennifer68%
  8. Katrina70%
  9. Deanna73%
  10. Tanya75%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Stacey90%
  2. Christy90%
  3. Wendy89%
  4. Veronica87%
  5. Rhonda87%
  6. Yolanda86%
  7. Monica83%
  8. Carrie80%
  9. Melanie79%
  10. Kimberly79%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill56%
  2. Deanna56%
  3. Jennifer63%
  4. Tanya63%
  5. Katrina64%
  6. Tina64%
  7. Gina65%
  8. Lisa67%
  9. April68%
  10. Tonya69%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Tonya81%
  2. Michele79%
  3. Michelle79%
  4. Angela75%
  5. Melanie70%
  6. Heidi69%
  7. Lisa69%
  8. Dawn67%
  9. Stacey66%
  10. Wendy66%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina42%
  2. Gina42%
  3. Tara42%
  4. Tamara43%
  5. Jennifer44%
  6. Tanya50%
  7. Katrina52%
  8. Nina52%
  9. Jill53%
  10. Monica54%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Wendy96%
  2. Veronica96%
  3. Christy96%
  4. Rhonda96%
  5. Tina96%
  6. Melinda96%
  7. Tracey95%
  8. Melanie94%
  9. Melissa92%
  10. Yolanda91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya51%
  2. Katrina63%
  3. Michelle64%
  4. Michele64%
  5. Deanna66%
  6. Lisa71%
  7. Amy72%
  8. Angela76%
  9. Tanya79%
  10. Jill81%
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