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Marjory

ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹi
ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹi
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
D. H. Lawrence characters
fictional characters
gemstones
historians
nature
scientists
underwater
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
45/100
classic120%
mature100%
formal65%
natural80%
wholesome120%
strong65%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

Marjory is a female given name, a variant spelling of Margery or Marjorie. It is sometimes shortened to Marj. The name has historical significance and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, including literature, science, and activism.

Etymology

Original Form:

Margery

Evolution:

The name Marjory evolved from Margery, which itself is derived from the Greek name Margarites, meaning 'pearl'. Over time, Marjory became a distinct variant, often used interchangeably with Marjorie.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjory

Related Names

margarites

Root

Margaret

Variants

Margaretta

Variants

Margery

Variants

Marjorie

Variants

Jorie

Diminutives

Marge

Diminutives

Margie

Diminutives

Marje

Diminutives

Retha

Other Languages & Cultures

Margarita

Other Languages & Cultures

Margarid

Other Languages & Cultures

Margarit

Other Languages & Cultures

Marharyta

Other Languages & Cultures

Margarita

Other Languages & Cultures

Margarida

Other Languages & Cultures

Margareta

Other Languages & Cultures

Markéta

Other Languages & Cultures

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