Marjorie

The name Marjorie is of English origin. The meaning of Marjorie is 'pearl', referring to a lustrous rare sphere found in oysters which is of high value. The name is derived from the Old French name Margaret, which comes from the Greek name μαργαρίτης (Margarites) meaning 'pearl'. The name is also derived from the medieval English word Marjorie referring to the herb marjoram, which is an aromatic herb used for soups and salads. This name was popular during the Middle Ages and it has been revived from the 19th century onwards. A famous person with this name is Marjorie Dean who is the protagonist of the famous book written for young girls known as the 'Marjorie Dean High School' series, written by Josephine Chase. There are also many other variations to this name such as Marge, Margie, Marj, Jorie, MJ, Mar, Majoy, and Maggie.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

pearl

Origin

Scottish variation of Margery, diminutive of Margaret

Numerology

M is for mighty, your inner strength.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

J is for jolly, the fun side!

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

Lucky

Marjorie lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Marjorie

• Marjorie Merriweather Post American socialite
• Marjorie Conrad French,American model
• Marjorie Main (born Mary Tomlinson) American actress
• Marjorie Florence Lawrence Australian opera singer
• Marjorie Wallace American model and former Miss World

Marjorie in Pop Culture

• Jonathan Alexander (Xander) Emerson main male character in Scarlett Avery’s book “Delectably British”.
• Alexander Lavelle "Xander" Harris character on TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
• Xander Carrow character in the Matched trilogy by Ally Condie
• Xander (pronounced "Alexander") Spence character in "The Distance Between Us" by Kasie West
• Xander character in the Pandora series by Carolyn Hennesy