Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means 'pearl'. It is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. The name came into English from Old French, originating from the Latin 'Margarita' (pearl). After the Middle Ages, the name became rare but was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj, and Jorie.