Name meaning
Marjorie
means “pearl”
- Origin
- Greek, via Scottish
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Scottish, English, American
- Spellings
- Marjorie · Margery · Margaret
- Say it
- MAR-jor-ee
- Letters
- 8
Researched meaning
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Marjorie is a medieval Scottish form of Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs, pearl, influenced by the herb marjoram. Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, was the mother of the Stewart kings.
Roots
Medieval form of Margaret, influenced by marjoram.
Where it is used
Margaret and Margery are related.
Marjorie name FAQ
What does the name Marjorie mean?
Marjorie means “pearl”. Medieval form of Margaret, influenced by marjoram.
Where does the name Marjorie come from?
Marjorie is of Greek, via Scottish origin. Today it is used in Scottish, English, American families.
How do you pronounce Marjorie?
Marjorie is usually pronounced MAR-jor-ee.
Is Marjorie a boy's or a girl's name?
Marjorie is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Marjorie?
Related spellings and forms include Margery, Margaret.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.