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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. Kalea96%
  2. Renato96%
  3. Lucky96%
  4. Cailey96%
  5. Tamyra95%
  6. Izaac95%
  7. Allissa95%
  8. Daisey94%
  9. Geovanny94%
  10. Sebastien93%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Isaak45%
  4. Yocheved47%
  5. Obed48%
  6. Arwen48%
  7. Jens50%
  8. Catelyn52%
  9. Marek54%
  10. Tyran54%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Renato95%
  2. Bradlee93%
  3. Lucky92%
  4. Karah91%
  5. Luiz91%
  6. Magali90%
  7. Nate90%
  8. Aramis90%
  9. Antoni90%
  10. Sahana89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Marek42%
  3. Luc42%
  4. Esau45%
  5. Arman46%
  6. Tyran46%
  7. Price47%
  8. Arwen49%
  9. Marko50%
  10. Jeron51%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Aman93%
  2. Serene89%
  3. Leeland86%
  4. Madelaine84%
  5. Landin84%
  6. Sahana84%
  7. Cecilio84%
  8. Azul84%
  9. Harmonie83%
  10. Simran83%

Bottom 10

  1. Bently42%
  2. Kayne42%
  3. Deonna42%
  4. Delila42%
  5. Urijah42%
  6. Xavion42%
  7. Rianna42%
  8. Jaya42%
  9. Kyrah42%
  10. Dynasty42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Keshaun96%
  2. Marius96%
  3. Daisey96%
  4. Lexis96%
  5. Kalea96%
  6. Kady96%
  7. Cloe96%
  8. Asya96%
  9. Ania96%
  10. Lucky96%

Bottom 10

  1. Isaak42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Ciro42%
  4. Obed46%
  5. Job52%
  6. Heber52%
  7. Arwen53%
  8. Marek54%
  9. Jens55%
  10. Graydon55%
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