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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. Emilio95%
  2. Declan93%
  3. Beau93%
  4. Emiliano93%
  5. Santiago92%
  6. Gael92%
  7. Maximus92%
  8. Matteo92%
  9. Alonzo92%
  10. Mateo92%

Bottom 10

  1. Royce48%
  2. Sterling50%
  3. King52%
  4. Abel55%
  5. Ryker56%
  6. August57%
  7. Titus57%
  8. Lane57%
  9. Moses58%
  10. Maddox58%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Emiliano95%
  2. Declan91%
  3. Emilio88%
  4. Mateo87%
  5. Matteo83%
  6. Tobias83%
  7. Simon83%
  8. Maximus83%
  9. Beau83%
  10. Milo82%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. King42%
  3. Ryker46%
  4. Sterling48%
  5. Royce48%
  6. Ryder48%
  7. Axel49%
  8. Maddox50%
  9. Hudson50%
  10. Lionel50%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Abel78%
  2. Graham77%
  3. Jude76%
  4. Beau75%
  5. Solomon73%
  6. Bennett72%
  7. Felix71%
  8. Jameson69%
  9. Emmett69%
  10. Asher67%

Bottom 10

  1. Axel42%
  2. Bryson42%
  3. Zane42%
  4. Cash42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Ryder42%
  7. Jase42%
  8. Kyler42%
  9. Amir42%
  10. Zander42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Felix96%
  2. Emiliano96%
  3. Emilio96%
  4. Maximus96%
  5. Beau96%
  6. Declan96%
  7. Santiago96%
  8. Matteo96%
  9. Alonzo96%
  10. Milo96%

Bottom 10

  1. Moses53%
  2. Abel54%
  3. August54%
  4. Solomon57%
  5. Bennett60%
  6. Sterling61%
  7. Royce61%
  8. Titus62%
  9. Greyson63%
  10. Ezekiel63%
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