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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. Ellie96%
  2. Emilio95%
  3. Callie95%
  4. Matilda94%
  5. Declan93%
  6. Beau93%
  7. Emiliano93%
  8. Santiago92%
  9. Gael92%
  10. Josie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Royce48%
  2. Sterling50%
  3. King52%
  4. Adelaide53%
  5. Abel55%
  6. Ryker56%
  7. Serenity57%
  8. August57%
  9. Titus57%
  10. Lane57%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Emiliano95%
  2. Colette91%
  3. Declan91%
  4. Penelope91%
  5. Callie88%
  6. Camilla88%
  7. Emilio88%
  8. Mateo87%
  9. Josie86%
  10. Ellie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Ryker46%
  4. Kali47%
  5. Sterling48%
  6. Royce48%
  7. Ryder48%
  8. Luna49%
  9. Phoenix49%
  10. Axel49%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Abel78%
  2. Isla77%
  3. Graham77%
  4. Serenity77%
  5. Jude76%
  6. Ellis76%
  7. Adelaide76%
  8. Beau75%
  9. Solomon73%
  10. Josie73%

Bottom 10

  1. Axel42%
  2. London42%
  3. Bryson42%
  4. Scarlett42%
  5. Zane42%
  6. Cash42%
  7. Maverick42%
  8. Kayden42%
  9. Amari42%
  10. Ryder42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Matilda96%
  2. Elliott96%
  3. Felix96%
  4. Lia96%
  5. Eliana96%
  6. Phoebe96%
  7. Emiliano96%
  8. Emilio96%
  9. Lucia96%
  10. Maximus96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide49%
  2. Moses53%
  3. Abel54%
  4. August54%
  5. Solomon57%
  6. Serenity59%
  7. Gianna60%
  8. Bennett60%
  9. Sterling61%
  10. Royce61%
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