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Comments and insights on the name Marjorie: | Edit

I once read that when margarine became a common grocery item, it killed off this name due to the similar sound. Which is rather a shame, as it was once a very popular classic.

Personal experiences with the name Marjorie: | Edit

My Mom gave my grandmother's name, Marjorie as my middle name. My husband says the name "Marjorie" reminds him of a little bird. I wish to name a future daughter "Marjorie Grace" after my beautiful grandma who recently moved to heaven because of breast cancer.

I enjoyed growing up with the name Marjorie (nickname Marjie) because it was original without being too unique. I never had to worry about having another Marjorie in my class. The only downside was having to spell my name out as a lot of people assume it's spelled with a 'g'.

Nicknames for Marjorie: | Edit

Marj, Marje, Marjie, Marge, Margie, Jo, Jorie

Meanings and history of the name Marjorie: | Edit

Marjorie is a variant of Margery, a medieval form of Margaret, which means "pearl".

Famous real-life people named Marjorie: | Edit

Marjorie Conrad, French-American model
Marjorie Merriweather Post, socialite and founder of General Foods Inc.
Marjorie Main, film actress best known for playing Ma Kettle
Marjorie Jackson, former Governor of South Australia and world champion runner
Marjorie, Countess of Carrick, Scotland, mother of Robert the Bruce
Marjorie Lawrence, Australian opera singer
Marjorie Wallace, first American Miss World, later a television host for Entertainment Tonight
Marjorie Thomas, peace activist
Marjorie Williams, American journalist

Marjorie in song, story & screen: | Edit

Marjorie Morningstar (1958 movie starring Natalie Wood)
Margie (1932 song by Cab Calloway)
My Little Margie (old TV show)