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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.

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Friendship potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Shelly96%
  2. Margo96%
  3. Reuben96%
  4. Jodie96%
  5. Ellie96%
  6. Emilio95%
  7. Alyson95%
  8. Benny95%
  9. Candice95%
  10. Dixie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Therese42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Teri42%
  4. Elbert42%
  5. Shaun42%
  6. Rolando42%
  7. Inez42%
  8. Johnie42%
  9. Conrad42%
  10. Ruthie42%

Love potential for Marj

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. King42%
  4. Kurt42%
  5. Paris43%
  6. Kate43%
  7. Vance44%
  8. Van44%
  9. Simone45%
  10. Gage46%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Serena94%
  2. Elisha86%
  3. Maritza83%
  4. Mollie83%
  5. Freda83%
  6. Polly83%
  7. Mamie83%
  8. Alberta82%
  9. Hubert82%
  10. Jami81%

Bottom 10

  1. Makenna42%
  2. Axel42%
  3. Ronda42%
  4. London42%
  5. Luther42%
  6. Darian42%
  7. Bryson42%
  8. Scarlett42%
  9. Zane42%
  10. Quentin42%

Crush potential for Marj

Bottom 10

  1. Jillian42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Conrad42%
  5. Rolando42%
  6. Jermaine42%
  7. Alberta42%
  8. Ruthie42%
  9. Simone42%
  10. Inez42%
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