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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. Robin96%
  2. Ruben96%
  3. Cathy96%
  4. Melvin96%
  5. Kathy96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Peggy96%
  8. Marjorie96%
  9. Haley95%
  10. Elijah95%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes42%
  2. Shane42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Faith42%
  5. Barbara42%
  6. Herbert42%
  7. Jose42%
  8. Ray42%
  9. Jack42%
  10. Sean42%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Antonio96%
  2. Ruben95%
  3. Leon94%
  4. Jorge94%
  5. Jonathan93%
  6. Johnathan93%
  7. Maurice92%
  8. Loretta92%
  9. Marjorie92%
  10. Sally91%

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Lee42%
  3. Arnold42%
  4. Ivan42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. Owen43%
  7. Clyde44%
  8. Jon45%
  9. Don45%
  10. Herbert45%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Grace88%
  2. Jocelyn86%
  3. Beverly84%
  4. Lorraine84%
  5. Maria83%
  6. Jose83%
  7. Mariah83%
  8. Mary83%
  9. Marie83%
  10. Joseph83%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana42%
  2. Brooklyn42%
  3. Logan42%
  4. Alexander42%
  5. Chase42%
  6. Maxine42%
  7. Damian42%
  8. Jason42%
  9. Cassandra42%
  10. Tina42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Angelina96%
  2. Betty96%
  3. Brianna96%
  4. Alejandro96%
  5. Danny96%
  6. Sheila96%
  7. Thelma96%
  8. Ruben96%
  9. Cathy96%
  10. Riley96%

Bottom 10

  1. Constance42%
  2. Roberta42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Norma42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. John42%
  7. Johnnie42%
  8. Shane42%
  9. Connie42%
  10. Sean42%
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