Pearl
Marjory is a medieval Scottish variant of Marjorie, which itself is a derivative of Margaret. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It was a common form in Scotland for centuries before being largely superseded by the 'ie' spelling.
Less common today
Marjory isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,670 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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