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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. Benny95%
  2. Tim92%
  3. Ted90%
  4. Ken89%
  5. Dave89%
  6. Terence88%
  7. Terrence88%
  8. Doug88%
  9. Kenny87%
  10. Daryl85%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt45%
  2. Pete46%
  3. Bradford48%
  4. Dwight52%
  5. Stewart53%
  6. Rocky54%
  7. Randolph55%
  8. Dwayne55%
  9. Sherman55%
  10. Stuart57%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Benny88%
  3. Sammy88%
  4. Ron86%
  5. Ted85%
  6. Perry83%
  7. Doug82%
  8. Tim82%
  9. Gerard80%
  10. Rodger80%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt42%
  2. Van44%
  3. Brad49%
  4. Randal49%
  5. Dwight50%
  6. Randolph51%
  7. Guy53%
  8. Rick53%
  9. Rickey53%
  10. Dwayne55%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Perry77%
  2. Gerard76%
  3. Kent74%
  4. Doug74%
  5. Clay74%
  6. Ron73%
  7. Bradford72%
  8. Dwight72%
  9. Stuart72%
  10. Teddy71%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Brad42%
  4. Rocky42%
  5. Darwin45%
  6. Rex46%
  7. Dwayne46%
  8. Rickey50%
  9. Rick50%
  10. Bret52%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Benny96%
  2. Kenny96%
  3. Dave96%
  4. Tim96%
  5. Matt96%
  6. Sammy96%
  7. Ted96%
  8. Ken96%
  9. Teddy95%
  10. Daryl94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Dwight50%
  3. Pete50%
  4. Bradford50%
  5. Stuart57%
  6. Laurence57%
  7. Sherman59%
  8. Stewart59%
  9. Kent60%
  10. Guy60%
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