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Harpy

Girl Name day: May 17
Harpy 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 Harpy

May 17

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

Harpy is celebrated in the United States on May 17.

The story of the name Harpy

Harpy 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, Harpy is rarely written as such: the Harpys 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 Harpy

What does Harpy mean?

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

When is Harpy's name day?

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

Is Harpy 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.

Harpy'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

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Friendship potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

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  4. Drea42%
  5. Passion42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Tequila42%
  8. Ramie42%
  9. Amora42%
  10. Kayou42%

Love potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Marylin42%
  2. Diamonda42%
  3. Caley42%
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  5. Roxy42%
  6. Zendaya42%
  7. Anniston42%
  8. KoKo42%
  9. Arry42%
  10. Baila42%

Professional potential for Harpy

Crush potential for Harpy

Top 10

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  5. Boni96%
  6. Pamm96%
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  9. Brookelynn96%
  10. Kaylea96%

Bottom 10

  1. Nes42%
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  4. Zee42%
  5. Constant42%
  6. Nénès42%
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  8. Drea42%
  9. Mar42%
  10. Ru42%
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