"Marjorie" meaning in English

See Marjorie in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Variant of Margery, a medieval vernacular form of Margaret. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Margery}} Margery, {{m|en|Margaret}} Margaret Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Marjorie
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Marjorie-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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