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I'm really loving the name Marjorie right now, not only to honor my dad's great-g-ma but also as a form of Mary to honor other family members. Does it sound too old-ladyish? WDTY?
Also, I can't decide which spelling to use for a nickname, I like Marjie because it mimicks the spelling but several people have been wondering why I don't spell it Margey or Margie. But the spelling Margery looks a little like margarine (butter substitute) so which is better?
Marjorie or Margery
Marjie or Margie / Margey
Thanks in advance! :)
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Also, I can't decide which spelling to use for a nickname, I like Marjie because it mimicks the spelling but several people have been wondering why I don't spell it Margey or Margie. But the spelling Margery looks a little like margarine (butter substitute) so which is better?
Marjorie or Margery
Marjie or Margie / Margey
Thanks in advance! :)
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Marjorie looks better to me.
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I really like Marjorie too. Thanks! :)
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i like Marjorie, but i don't like any form of margey
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I only know older ladies with the name Marjorie, so it does convey an older image.
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I love both Marjorie and Margery.
Someone on another site said she liked Margery because it was the Scottish form and it looked softer. She sold me on the Margery spelling.
Until . . . F. Scott FitzGerald used Marjorie for a 20's heroine and now I'm back to being torn. I think I learn toward Marjorie because Margery reminds me a little too much of margarine.
Someone on another site said she liked Margery because it was the Scottish form and it looked softer. She sold me on the Margery spelling.
Until . . . F. Scott FitzGerald used Marjorie for a 20's heroine and now I'm back to being torn. I think I learn toward Marjorie because Margery reminds me a little too much of margarine.
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I love reading 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' but I think that is the only story by him I actually read, a pity, I'll have to look Mr. FitzGerald up. Which book/story was it where Marjorie was the heroine?
Oh yes, the Scottish form of Mary thing is another reason why I love the name Marjorie! I first started to like it when I read a book about Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, the hero was actually a fictional character name Archie who fought along side Wallace, and Archie's love intrest was named Marjorie, well at least that's what her uncle called her, her real name was Mary.
Using a Scottish name will also honor my dad's mom who loved all things Scottish and named her kids Colin, Bonnie Jean, and Kenneth! :)
Thanks for your comments! :)
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Oh yes, the Scottish form of Mary thing is another reason why I love the name Marjorie! I first started to like it when I read a book about Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, the hero was actually a fictional character name Archie who fought along side Wallace, and Archie's love intrest was named Marjorie, well at least that's what her uncle called her, her real name was Mary.
Using a Scottish name will also honor my dad's mom who loved all things Scottish and named her kids Colin, Bonnie Jean, and Kenneth! :)
Thanks for your comments! :)
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I like the Marjorie spelling, but even if makes me think of margarine. :b I dislike Margie (for personal reasons) and also it makes me think of Marge Simpson, lol. But Marjie would be cute imo, as a nn for Marjorie. You could even use Jorie (JOR-ree). I have known two girls with this name, one had it as her given name and the other was a nn for Marjorie. But no, I don't think Marjorie is too old-fashioned or too old-ladyish. It's not something I would personally use but if I saw it on a little girl today, I would think it was pretty and refreshing. :)
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Thanks so much!
I had never heard of Jory before and I'm starting to like it! Using Jory would certainly keep people from calling her Marge which I rather abhor just now.
And I think using Marjorie would really bless my dad's heart. I never met her my dad's gran, she died a few months before my parents were married, but he has talked about her a lot lately.
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I had never heard of Jory before and I'm starting to like it! Using Jory would certainly keep people from calling her Marge which I rather abhor just now.
And I think using Marjorie would really bless my dad's heart. I never met her my dad's gran, she died a few months before my parents were married, but he has talked about her a lot lately.
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I had it on my list for a while too. Then I decided it just wasn't my thing - the sound of the marge syllable just doesn't work for me. I dunno - I still like the name. I just am not considering it seriously anymore. I'm still partial to nn Jorie, though.
I've known two real Marjories in my life, and let my descriptions of them convince you that all the things people say to you about the name being "like margarine!!!" and "Large Marge, poor girl!!!" and "old lady" just evaporate when the name is on a child. Especially with a nick.
One was a peer of mine growing up (about 28 now) - Marjorie with deliberately chosen nn Jory who was only ever called Jory. No one in school called her Marge because no one knew she wasn't just Jory. The other was my boss's daughter at my last job (about 14 now) - who was always called Margie. She's tall, blond, & brilliant, and anyone who called her Marge or Margarine would just feel like an idiot.
Marjorie is better than Margery, I agree about the margarine "look." And Margery also looks a little like it should be prn "Marghery" with a G sound instead of J.
Marjie, Marji are cute, but I think I'd stick with Margie because it's conventional & easy to remember and she'd never have to correct anyone.
- chazda
I've known two real Marjories in my life, and let my descriptions of them convince you that all the things people say to you about the name being "like margarine!!!" and "Large Marge, poor girl!!!" and "old lady" just evaporate when the name is on a child. Especially with a nick.
One was a peer of mine growing up (about 28 now) - Marjorie with deliberately chosen nn Jory who was only ever called Jory. No one in school called her Marge because no one knew she wasn't just Jory. The other was my boss's daughter at my last job (about 14 now) - who was always called Margie. She's tall, blond, & brilliant, and anyone who called her Marge or Margarine would just feel like an idiot.
Marjorie is better than Margery, I agree about the margarine "look." And Margery also looks a little like it should be prn "Marghery" with a G sound instead of J.
Marjie, Marji are cute, but I think I'd stick with Margie because it's conventional & easy to remember and she'd never have to correct anyone.
- chazda
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Thanks you so much!
I had begun to worry a bit about the name, and your comments have encouraged me a great deal! I only know one lady who is called Marge, and her husband calls her Margie, but her nickname is short for Margurite.
The nickname Jory is rather cute but it sounds a bit boyish like Joey or like it should be short for Jordan or something. It's a nice alternative though so I'll remember it if I ever name my daughter Marjorie and need a different nickname. Thanks so much! :)
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I had begun to worry a bit about the name, and your comments have encouraged me a great deal! I only know one lady who is called Marge, and her husband calls her Margie, but her nickname is short for Margurite.
The nickname Jory is rather cute but it sounds a bit boyish like Joey or like it should be short for Jordan or something. It's a nice alternative though so I'll remember it if I ever name my daughter Marjorie and need a different nickname. Thanks so much! :)
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