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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. Reuben96%
  2. Emilio95%
  3. Benny95%
  4. Enrique95%
  5. Cedric94%
  6. Declan93%
  7. Rafael93%
  8. Beau93%
  9. Giovanni93%
  10. Emiliano93%

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Elbert42%
  3. Shaun42%
  4. Rolando42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Willard43%
  7. Kurt45%
  8. Pete46%
  9. Gilberto46%
  10. Tomas47%

Love potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Salvatore96%
  3. Emiliano95%
  4. Reuben95%
  5. Giovanni95%
  6. Alfredo94%
  7. Johnathon93%
  8. Jonathon93%
  9. Mauricio92%
  10. Morris92%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. King42%
  4. Kurt42%
  5. Vance44%
  6. Van44%
  7. Gage46%
  8. Cesar46%
  9. Ryker46%
  10. Sheldon46%

Professional potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Hubert82%
  2. Loyd80%
  3. Alton80%
  4. Eldon80%
  5. Lyle80%
  6. Abel78%
  7. Delbert77%
  8. Graham77%
  9. Perry77%
  10. Shaun77%

Bottom 10

  1. Axel42%
  2. Luther42%
  3. Bryson42%
  4. Zane42%
  5. Quentin42%
  6. Bentley42%
  7. Tyson42%
  8. Cash42%
  9. Drake42%
  10. Maverick42%

Crush potential for Marj

Top 10

  1. Damon96%
  2. Quinton96%
  3. Benny96%
  4. Giovanni96%
  5. Quentin96%
  6. Salvatore96%
  7. Angelo96%
  8. Felix96%
  9. Alberto96%
  10. Junior96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Conrad42%
  3. Rolando42%
  4. Jermaine42%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Elbert43%
  7. Willard45%
  8. Clint46%
  9. Cristian47%
  10. Hugh47%
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