Marjorie

Marjorie is a feminine given name of English origin. It originated as Margery, a medieval form of Margaret, ultimately deriving from the Latin margarita meaning pearl. The name spread through English-speaking countries and has many variants, including Margie, Margot, and Margery; Marjorie itself fell in and out of use, peaking in the early to mid-20th century before gradually declining in popularity.

Notable people with the name include Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887–1973), American heiress and philanthropist who built the Mar-a-Lago estate; Marjorie Jackson-Noumi (born 1931), Australian Olympic sprinter who won gold medals in the 1950s; and Marjorie Taylor Greene (born 1974), American politician serving as a U.S. representative. In fiction, Marjorie Morningstar is the title character of Herman Wouk's 1955 novel, later adapted into a 1958 film.

The name remains in use, though less common in recent decades, and it is associated with a vintage or classical feel in English-speaking contexts. Diminutives include Margie and Margot; related names include Margaret and Marguerite.