Marjoree
Latin/Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Marjoree
Marjoree is a variant spelling of Marjorie, derived from the Latin name Margarita, which comes from the word "margarita" meaning "pearl." The name has its roots in the Greek word "margarites" (μαργαρίτης), also meaning pearl.
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Etymology
Marjoree is a variant spelling of Marjorie, derived from the Latin name Margarita, which comes from the word "margarita" meaning "pearl." The name has its roots in the Greek word "margarites" (μαργαρίτης), also meaning pearl.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with particular popularity in the United States and United Kingdom during the 20th century; it has no specific religious affiliation but became common among Christian populations in Western Europe and North America.
Marjoree currently ranks #4,747 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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