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GirlPronounced American English /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/; British English /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹi/Dutch language family

Marjorie

Medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram.

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Marjorie is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/; British English /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹi/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒə.ɹi/; British English /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ɹi/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century.

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Usage: english

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