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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. Melvin96%
  2. Lewis94%
  3. Sam88%
  4. Alvin88%
  5. Calvin86%
  6. Billy86%
  7. Lloyd85%
  8. Arthur85%
  9. Fred83%
  10. Edwin83%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert42%
  2. Ray42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Albert42%
  5. Joe42%
  6. Roland42%
  7. Raymond42%
  8. Clyde43%
  9. Arnold43%
  10. Herman45%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Leon94%
  2. Maurice92%
  3. George89%
  4. Melvin89%
  5. Alfred84%
  6. Arthur83%
  7. Lewis82%
  8. Louis81%
  9. Alvin79%
  10. Sam79%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Clyde44%
  3. Herbert45%
  4. Roland48%
  5. Harold48%
  6. Jack50%
  7. Harvey50%
  8. Francis50%
  9. Donald53%
  10. Warren54%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Joe83%
  2. Chester80%
  3. Jack77%
  4. Earl76%
  5. Lester76%
  6. Frank76%
  7. Vernon76%
  8. Ray75%
  9. Gilbert75%
  10. Raymond75%

Bottom 10

  1. Calvin42%
  2. Donald42%
  3. Warren47%
  4. Franklin47%
  5. Arthur49%
  6. Leonard50%
  7. Billy54%
  8. Cecil55%
  9. Sam56%
  10. Lewis57%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Melvin96%
  2. Lewis96%
  3. Calvin96%
  4. Marvin96%
  5. Alvin96%
  6. Sam93%
  7. Lloyd92%
  8. Arthur91%
  9. Billy91%
  10. Ralph88%

Bottom 10

  1. Joe42%
  2. Henry42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Harry42%
  5. Herman42%
  6. Herbert42%
  7. Roland42%
  8. Albert43%
  9. Arnold44%
  10. Ray46%
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