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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. Shelb96%
  3. Letitia96%
  4. Kirstie96%
  5. Jenelle96%
  6. Katy96%
  7. Bree96%
  8. Cathy96%
  9. Cammie96%
  10. Jerica96%

Bottom 10

  1. Basia42%
  2. Constant42%
  3. Drea42%
  4. Agnes42%
  5. Ruthy42%
  6. Hildegarde42%
  7. Therese42%
  8. Faith42%
  9. Roo42%
  10. Stance42%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Olive96%
  2. Kassie96%
  3. Cathie96%
  4. Gitty96%
  5. Nicolette96%
  6. Paulette96%
  7. Livy96%
  8. Nelly95%
  9. Winn93%
  10. Fan93%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Ary42%
  4. Jazlynn43%
  5. Katee43%
  6. Kate43%
  7. Simi45%
  8. Allyssa45%
  9. Simone45%
  10. Alia45%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Serena94%
  2. Séni94%
  3. Sere94%
  4. Khadijah90%
  5. Tawana90%
  6. Loma90%
  7. Oneida89%
  8. Serene89%
  9. Prudence88%
  10. Grace88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lashunda42%
  2. Ariana42%
  3. Whit42%
  4. Halle42%
  5. Gloriana42%
  6. Makenna42%
  7. Karo42%
  8. Brooklyn42%
  9. Shona42%
  10. Din42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Jayleen96%
  2. Coralie96%
  3. Angelina96%
  4. Day96%
  5. Halli96%
  6. Kerrie96%
  7. Betty96%
  8. Elyse96%
  9. Carolina96%
  10. Cissy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Jillian42%
  3. Constance42%
  4. Roberta42%
  5. Bobbi42%
  6. Normy42%
  7. Ruth42%
  8. Norma42%
  9. Babs42%
  10. Stance42%
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