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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. Cammie96%
  2. Wendie96%
  3. Tisha96%
  4. Mandi96%
  5. Jodie96%
  6. Karri96%
  7. Donny96%
  8. Mindi96%
  9. Crissy96%
  10. Laticia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Erich42%
  4. Hans42%
  5. Germaine42%
  6. Shaun42%
  7. Shawn42%
  8. Bobbi43%
  9. Annmarie45%
  10. Leopoldo46%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Giuseppe96%
  2. Pietro93%
  3. Lashonda93%
  4. Mendy92%
  5. Jeremie91%
  6. Jenniffer91%
  7. Jeremy91%
  8. Toby91%
  9. Mindy91%
  10. Mellisa91%

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Vance44%
  4. Chad45%
  5. Hans46%
  6. Marc49%
  7. Tequila49%
  8. Philippe49%
  9. Shaun50%
  10. Dion50%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Tawana90%
  2. Deena88%
  3. Tarra87%
  4. Elisha86%
  5. Glendon86%
  6. Seneca84%
  7. Susannah84%
  8. Kareen83%
  9. Daniele83%
  10. Jeana83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lashunda42%
  2. Shona42%
  3. Ronda42%
  4. Kizzy42%
  5. Jason42%
  6. Alfonzo42%
  7. Cleopatra42%
  8. Damon42%
  9. Barbra42%
  10. Tina42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Kerrie96%
  2. Damon96%
  3. Lashonda96%
  4. Mindi96%
  5. Crissy96%
  6. Melisa96%
  7. Wendie96%
  8. Laticia96%
  9. Brandee96%
  10. Latisha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Bobbi42%
  3. Shane42%
  4. Jermaine42%
  5. Erich42%
  6. Germaine42%
  7. Shawn42%
  8. Hans45%
  9. Clint46%
  10. Andre49%
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