Marge

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Pronounced MARJ /ˈmɑːrdʒ/High

Meaning: Marge is a brisk short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A no-nonsense classic: Marge trims Margaret, 'pearl' (said 'MARJ'). Warm, sturdy, and vintage.

Origin MediumGreek

MeaningMarge is a brisk short form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl.'

U.S. rank (1976)#10217 ↘ Falling

1976 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1941

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,784

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Marge is a short form of Margaret ('pearl'). It saw its steadiest use near 1941, a homey nickname turned given name, before fading (said 'MARJ').

It became uncommon as full Margaret and other short forms took over. Plainspoken, warm, and period.

Did you know? Marge was most common around 1941, a friendly clip of the then-ubiquitous Margaret.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Marge — Short form of Margaret; Greek 'pearl'

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MargieMidge

Margie— a like Margaret short form

Marjorie— a fuller Marg- relative

Margaret— the parent name

Madge— a like clipped Margaret nickname

What does the name Marge mean?

Marge is a short form of Margaret, from the Greek for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Marge?

It's said MARJ /ˈmɑːrdʒ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Marge a comeback name?

It's uncommon today; most parents choose Margaret or another short form.

How popular is Marge?

Marge was a modest favorite around the early nineteen-forties and has been uncommon since.