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I prefer Marjorie because it looks less like the bread spread. Marjorie is also the version that occurs in my family; in fact, I don't think I've ever met a Margery.

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A friend's mother was Marjory! Which I assumed was a compromise between the two more usual versions ... but she got quite huffy and said that it was the Original English Spelling! Still don't believe her ... nice woman, though.

I absolutely adore Margery! It manages to be wholesome and jaunty at the same time, which is a quality I greatly admire. I also love Marjorie, but I prefer Margery because it looks more antiquated.

I much prefer Marjorie. To me, Margery look harsh and... old. Not youthful at all.

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I prefer Margery. I like how it is closer to Margaret in spelling. Plus, I think that Margery Kempe -- same spelling -- could make an interesting name association (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margery_Kempe).

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Then again, if I had a close connection to a Marjorie and was thinking of honoring them, I'd keep the inspiration's spelling.

I posted about Marjorie not that long ago. That's the spelling I like, and I like the NN Jory/Jorie. Probably Jorie, since it would make more sense.

Prefer Marjorie. Reminds me of marjoram, which I find to be a better association than margarine!

It makes me think of margarine which really puts me off. I think I prefer the Marjorie spelling,the J makes it look younger.

Both names remind me of margarine, the former especially.
For that reason, I'd never use them. I very much prefer Marguerite.