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Marjorie

MAHR-juh-ree

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginScottish

The Story of Marjorie

This name, a Scottish treasure meaning 'pearl,' has journeyed through centuries, waiting for your daughter's luminescence.

Marjorie is a Scottish form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites,' meaning 'pearl.' Pearls have been cherished across civilizations as symbols of purity, wisdom, and preciousness. This name traveled from its Greek origins through Latin and French into Scotland, where it became a cherished given name, eventually spreading to other English-speaking regions.

Whispering 'Marjorie' to your child evokes the soft glow of a pearl, a sense of enduring worth and gentle beauty. It feels like a name that is both grounded and precious, suggesting a child who is practical yet possesses an inner radiance. You’ll write it on her birth certificate, and it will feel like bestowing a quiet, invaluable treasure.

What It Means

Pearl. A Scottish form of Margaret, from the Greek *margaron*.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

    American author

  • Marjorie Lord

    American television and film actress

Personality Traits

PracticalOrganizedReliableKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#11,229 in 1921

Total Births

274,364

First Recorded

1880

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