Marjorie

frenchenglishGirl★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Marjorie is a girl's name of french and english origin meaning “pearl”.

Marjorie is a vintage name that has an endearing charm, derived from the Old French name Marguerite, meaning "pearl." It enjoyed significant popularity in the early 20th century and has been gently coming back into fashion as vintage names get a new lease on life. You might think of Marjorie as a wise, grandmotherly name, but it's ready for a modern revival. One famous Marjorie was Marjorie Merriweather Post, a prominent American socialite and philanthropist. Common nicknames include Marge, Margie, or even Jorie, all of which add versatility to this elegant choice.

At a Glance

Originfrench, english
GenderGirl
Meaningpearl
Popularity★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Syllables3
Starts withM
Stylesclassic, vintage

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