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Harp

Girl Name day: May 17
Harp is a short form of Harper: on birth records it is written Harper (106,305 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Harper page.
Origin: Occupational English surname, from Old English 'hearpere'. Meaning: harp player, minstrel.
Harper comes from the Old English 'hearpere', meaning one who plays the harp, an occupational surname for a musician or minstrel.

Name day for Harp

May 17

Why this day? Harp is a short form of Harper, and shares its name day.

Harp is celebrated in the United States on May 17.

The story of the name Harp

Harp is a short form of Harper. It keeps its origin (Occupational English surname, from Old English 'hearpere') and meaning — harp player, minstrel, and shares its name day, May 17.

On birth records, Harp is rarely written as such: the Harps are Harpers (106,305 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Harper page.

Frequently asked questions about Harp

What does Harp mean?

Harp is a short form of Harper, which means harp player, minstrel.

When is Harp's name day?

May 17, together with Harper: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Harp a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Harper.

Harp's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Ramona42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Lizzie43%
  6. Abby43%
  7. Scarlett44%
  8. Tia45%
  9. Inez46%
  10. Angelique46%

Love potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Lilly42%
  2. Khloe42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Lizzie42%
  5. Abby42%
  6. Kimberley42%
  7. Bella42%
  8. Cassie42%
  9. Candy42%
  10. Desiree42%

Professional potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Verna42%
  2. Mable42%
  3. Deloris42%
  4. Kira42%
  5. Dena42%
  6. Cara42%
  7. Ronda42%
  8. Candy42%
  9. Abby42%
  10. Janis42%

Crush potential for Harp

Top 10

  1. Adalynn96%
  2. Cheri96%
  3. Ashlynn96%
  4. Alyson96%
  5. Lucia96%
  6. Shana96%
  7. Pam96%
  8. Bianca96%
  9. Melba96%
  10. Maribel96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Simone42%
  3. Ruthie42%
  4. Ramona42%
  5. Inez42%
  6. Alberta44%
  7. Jillian49%
  8. Trudy49%
  9. Bernadine51%
  10. Teri51%
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