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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. Rollie96%
  2. Sandie96%
  3. Roby96%
  4. Lory96%
  5. Penni96%
  6. Montie93%
  7. Trudie93%
  8. Suzie93%
  9. Gigi92%
  10. Gaylene92%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga42%
  3. Theresia46%
  4. Rock48%
  5. Cleophus49%
  6. Len52%
  7. Stoney53%
  8. Frederica53%
  9. Georgeann55%
  10. Phylis55%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Sandie92%
  3. Lory92%
  4. Dwaine92%
  5. Laurette92%
  6. Lawanna92%
  7. Rollie91%
  8. Beckie91%
  9. Reinaldo91%
  10. Kirt89%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Rand45%
  3. Cleve49%
  4. Rolf49%
  5. Helga49%
  6. Geary50%
  7. Rance51%
  8. Len53%
  9. Butch53%
  10. Brion54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Fredia86%
  2. Linn86%
  3. Gwenda86%
  4. Laurice85%
  5. Dayle84%
  6. Jacquelyne84%
  7. Georgine84%
  8. Ruthanne84%
  9. Lindell83%
  10. Pamelia83%

Bottom 10

  1. Enola42%
  2. Drucilla42%
  3. Raynard42%
  4. Arnita42%
  5. Fonda42%
  6. Eartha44%
  7. Rudolfo44%
  8. Flint46%
  9. Lita47%
  10. Brion47%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Lory96%
  2. Cherri96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Micki96%
  5. Laurette96%
  6. Penni96%
  7. Suzy96%
  8. Alphonzo96%
  9. Roby96%
  10. Gigi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga43%
  3. Theresia51%
  4. Georgine53%
  5. Cleophus53%
  6. Lenwood55%
  7. Faron55%
  8. Len55%
  9. Rolf55%
  10. Les55%
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