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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. Monty92%
  2. Richie90%
  3. Lonny90%
  4. Wally88%
  5. Robby86%
  6. Rusty86%
  7. Chet85%
  8. Garth85%
  9. Russ85%
  10. Fritz85%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Hal47%
  3. Denny52%
  4. Kennith52%
  5. Denis52%
  6. Curt53%
  7. Rogers53%
  8. Linwood53%
  9. Lawerence54%
  10. Phil55%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Rob89%
  2. Stanton87%
  3. Garth87%
  4. Dickie86%
  5. Dino85%
  6. Alphonso84%
  7. Monty83%
  8. Richie82%
  9. Bart81%
  10. Felton81%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Curt48%
  4. Phil49%
  5. Denis50%
  6. Denny50%
  7. Ike52%
  8. Rickie53%
  9. Lon53%
  10. Von54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Linwood86%
  2. Stanton83%
  3. Joesph83%
  4. Jerrold79%
  5. Dwain79%
  6. Rob79%
  7. Rogers79%
  8. Toney79%
  9. Art74%
  10. Galen74%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Dirk43%
  3. Farrell43%
  4. Vince47%
  5. Ike47%
  6. Tod49%
  7. Chuck49%
  8. Rickie50%
  9. Lenny52%
  10. Fritz53%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Lonny96%
  2. Richie96%
  3. Lenny96%
  4. Ronny96%
  5. Monty96%
  6. Vince95%
  7. Dickie94%
  8. Dino92%
  9. Russ92%
  10. Eddy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Linwood48%
  3. Denny50%
  4. Hal50%
  5. Denis50%
  6. Phil50%
  7. Lawerence52%
  8. Rogers52%
  9. Kennith53%
  10. Stanford55%
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