Marjorie

Girl's name

Marjorie is of English origin and is derived from the medieval name Margery, which itself is a variant of Margaret.

Meaning Pearl
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 334
Peak year 1921

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Marjorie Merriweather Post - Philanthropy, socialite, businesswoman
  • Marjorie Main - Actress, known for "Ma and Pa Kettle" films
  • Marjorie Reynolds - Actress, known for "Holiday Inn" movie
  • Marjorie Liu - Comic book writer, "Monstress" series
  • Marjorie Scardino - CEO of Pearson, first female FTSE 100 CEO

Sisters for Marjorie

Girl names closely related to Marjorie

Brittany Lindsay Samara Zoe Nathaly Ashley Melany Kristen

Brothers for Marjorie

Boy names closely related to Marjorie

Dilan Johan Eliel Joel Eliam Jeremias Lian Ian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Marjorie

Greta Gretchen Madge Maegan Maggie Margaret Margarita Margarito

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