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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. Benny95%
  4. Tim92%
  5. Tom92%
  6. Monty92%
  7. Roddy92%
  8. Alonza91%
  9. Ronald91%
  10. Reinaldo91%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. John42%
  3. Joseph42%
  4. Joesph42%
  5. Kurt45%
  6. Pete46%
  7. Jon46%
  8. Peter46%
  9. Hal47%
  10. Rock48%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Teddy96%
  3. Dwaine92%
  4. Rollie91%
  5. Ronnie91%
  6. Reinaldo91%
  7. Ronald91%
  8. Rob89%
  9. Kirt89%
  10. Duwayne89%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Kurt42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. Van44%
  7. Jon45%
  8. Don45%
  9. Rand45%
  10. Curt48%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Linwood86%
  2. Stanton83%
  3. Joesph83%
  4. Joseph83%
  5. Les81%
  6. Woody81%
  7. Garold81%
  8. Cleophus81%
  9. Pernell80%
  10. Stafford79%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Randy42%
  4. Johnny42%
  5. Brad42%
  6. Raynard42%
  7. Dean42%
  8. Elvis42%
  9. Rocky42%
  10. Dirk43%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Benny96%
  2. Danny96%
  3. Kenny96%
  4. Jay96%
  5. Mike96%
  6. Tom96%
  7. Dave96%
  8. Alphonzo96%
  9. Lonny96%
  10. Tim96%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joesph42%
  3. Joseph42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Jon45%
  7. Linwood48%
  8. Phillip50%
  9. Gordon50%
  10. Philip50%
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