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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. Tiny42%
  2. Ferrell42%
  3. Viva42%
  4. Pinkie42%
  5. Werner42%
  6. Toy42%
  7. Johny42%
  8. Hildegarde46%
  9. Gaston47%
  10. Otho47%

Love potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Viva42%
  2. Werner42%
  3. Tiny42%
  4. Marylyn42%
  5. Pinkie42%
  6. Johny42%
  7. Marylin42%
  8. Ferrell42%
  9. Toy42%
  10. Wm43%

Professional potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Ozie42%
  2. Vella42%
  3. Tiny42%
  4. Maida42%
  5. Wynona42%
  6. Fairy42%
  7. Lelah42%
  8. Hurley42%
  9. Lonie42%
  10. Myrtie42%

Crush potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Hildegarde42%
  3. Otho44%
  4. Donato45%
  5. Wm48%
  6. Enos49%
  7. Sigrid51%
  8. Irena51%
  9. Durward51%
  10. Genoveva52%
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