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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. Bree96%
  2. Kalea96%
  3. Nelly96%
  4. Libby96%
  5. Cayla96%
  6. Cailey96%
  7. Haley95%
  8. Tamyra95%
  9. Farah95%
  10. Allissa95%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith42%
  2. Desire43%
  3. Allyssa44%
  4. Jazlynn47%
  5. Yocheved47%
  6. Arwen48%
  7. Madelyn49%
  8. Madalyn49%
  9. Madilyn49%
  10. Madelynn49%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Nelly95%
  2. Farah92%
  3. Karah91%
  4. Juliana91%
  5. Magali90%
  6. Ella90%
  7. Abigayle89%
  8. Cayla89%
  9. Sahana89%
  10. Cailey89%

Bottom 10

  1. Jazlynn43%
  2. Kate43%
  3. Allyssa45%
  4. Heaven48%
  5. Arwen49%
  6. Rhiannon53%
  7. Star53%
  8. Kinsey53%
  9. Celeste54%
  10. Aniya54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Serena94%
  2. Serene89%
  3. Grace88%
  4. Patience86%
  5. Lilyana86%
  6. Jocelyn86%
  7. Madelaine84%
  8. Serina84%
  9. Sahana84%
  10. Azul84%

Bottom 10

  1. Halle42%
  2. Makenna42%
  3. Brooklyn42%
  4. Deonna42%
  5. Delila42%
  6. Alexia42%
  7. Ryann42%
  8. Rianna42%
  9. Keira42%
  10. Kyra42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Jayleen96%
  2. Angelina96%
  3. Carolina96%
  4. Maci96%
  5. Brianna96%
  6. Chiara96%
  7. Jaelyn96%
  8. Mya96%
  9. Macie96%
  10. Alexia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Aniya45%
  2. Annika45%
  3. Hannah45%
  4. Desire48%
  5. Lisbeth48%
  6. Faith50%
  7. Gisele51%
  8. Arwen53%
  9. Damaris53%
  10. Sabine55%
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