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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. Reuben96%
  2. Dixie95%
  3. Goldie95%
  4. Bennie95%
  5. Effie94%
  6. Winnie93%
  7. Fannie93%
  8. Archie92%
  9. May92%
  10. Sallie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Elbert42%
  2. Inez42%
  3. Johnie42%
  4. Conrad42%
  5. Ruthie42%
  6. Willard43%
  7. Bernadine43%
  8. Beulah45%
  9. Ramona47%
  10. Alberta48%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Olive96%
  2. Salvatore96%
  3. Reuben95%
  4. Winnie93%
  5. Fannie93%
  6. Morris92%
  7. Goldie91%
  8. Buddy90%
  9. May90%
  10. Ben89%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad48%
  2. Johnie50%
  3. Willard51%
  4. Otto51%
  5. Delbert52%
  6. Alton53%
  7. Dick53%
  8. Percy53%
  9. Luther54%
  10. Alberta54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Mollie83%
  2. Freda83%
  3. Mamie83%
  4. Alberta82%
  5. Hubert82%
  6. Antoinette81%
  7. Ernestine81%
  8. Nettie81%
  9. Loyd80%
  10. Alton80%

Bottom 10

  1. Luther42%
  2. Virgil42%
  3. Estella42%
  4. Iva45%
  5. Lola47%
  6. Wallace47%
  7. Cleo49%
  8. Fay49%
  9. Percy49%
  10. Melba49%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Salvatore96%
  2. May96%
  3. Effie96%
  4. Junior96%
  5. Celia96%
  6. Reuben96%
  7. Archie96%
  8. Rosie96%
  9. Winnie96%
  10. Rufus96%

Bottom 10

  1. Conrad42%
  2. Alberta42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Inez42%
  5. Johnie42%
  6. Elbert43%
  7. Willard45%
  8. Ramona47%
  9. Hugh47%
  10. Alton47%
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