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Marjie

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How to Pronounce Marjie

Pronounced MAR-jee /ˈmɑːr.dʒi/High

Meaning: Marjie is an affectionate short form of Marjorie, a medieval English form of Margaret influenced by the herb marjoram. Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'pearl', so Marjie carries that meaning through its parent name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Marjie is a diminutive of Marjorie, ultimately from Margaret ('pearl') (said 'MAR-jee'). It was a rare vintage pet-form name.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningMarjie is an affectionate short form of Marjorie, a medieval English form of Margaret influenced by the herb marjoram. Margaret comes from the Greek margarites, 'pearl', so Marjie carries that meaning through its parent name.

U.S. rank (1982)#11572 ↘ Falling

1982 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 972

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marjie is the cozy clip of Marjorie, itself a medieval English rendering of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, 'pearl', with a nod to the herb marjoram. Recorded as a first name in the early-to-mid twentieth century, Marjie reflects the era's fondness for registering warm nicknames outright.

It was always a small choice — a few dozen girls a year at most around its faint nineteen-twenties peak — usually overshadowed by Margie and Marjorie. It reads as a sweet, old-fashioned pet form and has not revived, though Marjorie enjoys some vintage-name interest.

Did you know? Marjorie, the name behind Marjie, began as a medieval form of Margaret colored by the herb marjoram — so Marjie sits at the crossroads of a 'pearl' and a fragrant plant.

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References — Marjie — diminutive of Marjorie; from Margaret; Greek 'pearl'

Variations

MargieMarjorieMarji

Nicknames

MarjMargie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marjie mean?

Marjie is a diminutive of Marjorie, ultimately from Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

How do you pronounce Marjie?

It's said MAR-jee /ˈmɑːr.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marjie a boy or girl name?

Marjie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marjie?

Marjie is rare, a vintage short form of Marjorie most seen in the early-to-mid twentieth century.