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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. Shelly96%
  2. Margo96%
  3. Ellie96%
  4. Alyson95%
  5. Candice95%
  6. Dixie95%
  7. Jenny95%
  8. Mindy95%
  9. Callie95%
  10. Goldie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Teri42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Bobbi43%
  6. Bernadine43%
  7. Simone45%
  8. Beulah45%
  9. Bernadette46%
  10. Ramona47%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Olive96%
  2. Paulette96%
  3. Winnie93%
  4. Fannie93%
  5. Juliana91%
  6. Colette91%
  7. Mindy91%
  8. Goldie91%
  9. Penelope91%
  10. May90%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate43%
  2. Simone45%
  3. Kali47%
  4. Heaven48%
  5. Luna49%
  6. Iris53%
  7. Raven53%
  8. Angelique54%
  9. Celeste54%
  10. Yesenia54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Serena94%
  2. Maritza83%
  3. Mollie83%
  4. Freda83%
  5. Polly83%
  6. Mamie83%
  7. Alberta82%
  8. Jami81%
  9. Antoinette81%
  10. Ernestine81%

Bottom 10

  1. Makenna42%
  2. Ronda42%
  3. Scarlett42%
  4. Alexia42%
  5. Keira42%
  6. Kyra42%
  7. Kinsley42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Ivy42%
  10. Khloe42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Carolina96%
  2. Candice96%
  3. Mya96%
  4. Alyson96%
  5. Hayley96%
  6. Alexia96%
  7. Matilda96%
  8. May96%
  9. Mindy96%
  10. Margo96%

Bottom 10

  1. Jillian42%
  2. Bobbi42%
  3. Alberta42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Simone42%
  6. Inez42%
  7. Trudy46%
  8. Ramona47%
  9. Hilda48%
  10. Therese48%
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