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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. Shane42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Shawn42%
  4. Shaun42%
  5. Jermaine42%
  6. Hans46%
  7. Rico47%
  8. Leopoldo52%
  9. Clint52%
  10. Robb53%

Love potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Rico42%
  2. Clint42%
  3. Erich42%
  4. Donny42%
  5. Vance43%
  6. Darren45%
  7. Hans45%
  8. Boris47%
  9. Philippe47%
  10. Marc47%

Professional potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Neville42%
  2. Lavar42%
  3. Thad42%
  4. Darren42%
  5. Jeremy42%
  6. Boris42%
  7. Scotty42%
  8. Jeremey42%
  9. Edwardo42%
  10. Jeremie42%

Crush potential for Harp

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Erich42%
  4. Shawn42%
  5. Shane42%
  6. Hans48%
  7. Clint49%
  8. Andre52%
  9. Leopoldo52%
  10. Daron53%
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