Marjorie Wingo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marjorie Wingo — Latin
268K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marjorie Wingo is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marjorie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie. The surname Wingo: Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S. Marjorie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 268K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marjorie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marjorie

Latin

Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.

Surname: Wingo

English

Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marjorie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marjorie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marjorie Wingo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marjorie Wingo:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marjorie?
The first name Marjorie originates from Latin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.
When was Marjorie most popular?
The name Marjorie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wingo?
The surname Wingo originates from English. Ajume Wingo, Cameroonian political and social philosopher Al Wingo (1898–1964), American baseball player Blair Wingo (born 1984), model, actress, and Christian spoken word artist Donnie Wingo (born 1960), NASCAR crew chief Ed Wingo (1895–1964), Canadian baseball player Effiegene Locke Wingo (1883–1962), U.S. Representative from Arkansas Harthorne Wingo (born 1947), American basketball player Henry Wingo, American soccer player Ivey Wingo (1890–1941), American baseball player Mekhi Wingo (born 2003), American football player Otis Wingo (1877–1930), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Marjorie Wingo?
The name Marjorie Wingo combines two different traditions: the first name Marjorie has Latin roots, while the surname Wingo originates from English.
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