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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. Rollie96%
  2. Roby96%
  3. Roddy92%
  4. Alonza91%
  5. Reinaldo91%
  6. Alphonzo91%
  7. Dwane90%
  8. Kenney90%
  9. Chip90%
  10. Maury89%

Bottom 10

  1. Rock48%
  2. Cleophus49%
  3. Len52%
  4. Stoney53%
  5. Les55%
  6. Rolf55%
  7. Flint57%
  8. Gaylon58%
  9. Garold58%
  10. Butch59%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine92%
  3. Rollie91%
  4. Reinaldo91%
  5. Kirt89%
  6. Duwayne89%
  7. Roddy89%
  8. Timmothy88%
  9. Maury88%
  10. Mikeal88%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint42%
  2. Rand45%
  3. Cleve49%
  4. Rolf49%
  5. Geary50%
  6. Rance51%
  7. Len53%
  8. Butch53%
  9. Brion54%
  10. Stoney54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Les81%
  2. Woody81%
  3. Garold81%
  4. Cleophus81%
  5. Pernell80%
  6. Stafford79%
  7. Randel79%
  8. Kennth79%
  9. Sanders79%
  10. Deryl79%

Bottom 10

  1. Raynard42%
  2. Rudolfo44%
  3. Flint46%
  4. Brion47%
  5. Sid48%
  6. Blane49%
  7. Rance49%
  8. Rand50%
  9. Rich50%
  10. Butch51%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Alphonzo96%
  2. Roby96%
  3. Skip96%
  4. Roddy96%
  5. Rollie96%
  6. Davy96%
  7. Chip96%
  8. Reinaldo96%
  9. Ritchie95%
  10. Timmie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Cleophus53%
  2. Lenwood55%
  3. Faron55%
  4. Len55%
  5. Rolf55%
  6. Les55%
  7. Rock55%
  8. Cleve58%
  9. Geary58%
  10. Kennard60%
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