Medieval English variant of Margery, itself from Marguerite via Greek Margarites meaning pearl; the Scottish spelling Marjory was common before the English form took over.
Nicknames
marj
Vibe
elegant
How it ages.
Classic but resting; feels Edwardian-to-mid-century, now quietly gathering retro appeal.
The cultural moment.
Common in the UK and US from the 1900s through 1950s; showing early signs of retro revival in the UK since 2020.