Marjory

Marjory is an English given name, a medieval variant of Margaret, which derives from Latin Margarita and ultimately from Greek margaritēs, meaning pearl. The spelling variation arose naturally in the Middle Ages, when names were rendered phonetically and inconsistently across manuscripts and records. The name has been in steady use in Scotland and England for centuries, with notable bearers including Marjory Bruce, daughter of the Scottish king Robert the Bruce. Closely related forms include Margery, Marjorie, and the source name Margaret.