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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. Donny96%
  2. Carlo94%
  3. Jed92%
  4. Reggie92%
  5. Rico90%
  6. Thad90%
  7. Giuseppe88%
  8. Antwan88%
  9. Jeromy88%
  10. Deron86%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans42%
  3. Leopoldo46%
  4. Darrick50%
  5. Daron52%
  6. Dion52%
  7. Abdul53%
  8. Scot54%
  9. Glendon59%
  10. Cedrick60%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Giuseppe96%
  2. Edwardo90%
  3. Carlo86%
  4. Danial84%
  5. Reggie83%
  6. Thad82%
  7. Jeromy82%
  8. Darron81%
  9. Donny81%
  10. Jed79%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans46%
  3. Dion50%
  4. Brant50%
  5. Kraig52%
  6. Darrick52%
  7. Theron56%
  8. Leopoldo56%
  9. Daron58%
  10. Aric58%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Glendon86%
  2. Scot75%
  3. Reggie74%
  4. Kraig74%
  5. Darron72%
  6. Rodrick72%
  7. Delvin72%
  8. Dion72%
  9. Jeromy70%
  10. Danial67%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfonzo42%
  2. Shad43%
  3. Theron43%
  4. Donnell45%
  5. Cedrick45%
  6. Rico47%
  7. Kip49%
  8. Aric49%
  9. Antione50%
  10. Deric50%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Giuseppe96%
  2. Jed96%
  3. Rico96%
  4. Kip96%
  5. Carlo96%
  6. Donny96%
  7. Reggie95%
  8. Antione95%
  9. Thad94%
  10. Jeromy94%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans45%
  3. Leopoldo49%
  4. Daron50%
  5. Dion50%
  6. Abdul55%
  7. Darrick55%
  8. Scot57%
  9. Glendon58%
  10. Wilfredo60%
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