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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

Top 10

  1. Darwin86%
  2. Van83%
  3. Dewayne81%
  4. Monte81%
  5. Nelson79%
  6. Bret79%
  7. Byron79%
  8. Darrel78%
  9. Perry78%
  10. Benny78%

Bottom 10

  1. Guy50%
  2. Kurt50%
  3. Freddy52%
  4. Pete52%
  5. Bradford53%
  6. Dwight57%
  7. Timmy57%
  8. Stewart58%
  9. Rudy58%
  10. Gerard59%

Love potential for Harp

Top 10

  1. Teddy85%
  2. Ron76%
  3. Dewayne74%
  4. Gregg74%
  5. Stewart73%
  6. Perry72%
  7. Sammy69%
  8. Benny69%
  9. Timmy69%
  10. Darrel68%

Bottom 10

  1. Guy42%
  2. Kurt42%
  3. Van43%
  4. Daryl48%
  5. Randal48%
  6. Dwight49%
  7. Randolph50%
  8. Greg50%
  9. Matt50%
  10. Byron51%

Professional potential for Harp

Top 10

  1. Darwin70%
  2. Nelson68%
  3. Cleveland68%
  4. Pete67%
  5. Ed66%
  6. Carlton66%
  7. Laurence66%
  8. Rick65%
  9. Rickey65%
  10. Brad64%

Bottom 10

  1. Dave42%
  2. Guy42%
  3. Kurt42%
  4. Ted42%
  5. Tim42%
  6. Timmy42%
  7. Dewayne42%
  8. Daryl42%
  9. Greg42%
  10. Freddy42%

Crush potential for Harp

Top 10

  1. Kenny88%
  2. Brad86%
  3. Benny84%
  4. Ted84%
  5. Dave84%
  6. Teddy82%
  7. Dewayne82%
  8. Ken82%
  9. Matt82%
  10. Kelvin82%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt46%
  2. Bradford53%
  3. Guy53%
  4. Dwight53%
  5. Pete53%
  6. Laurence60%
  7. Stuart60%
  8. Sherman62%
  9. Kent63%
  10. Randolph64%
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