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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

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Bertie42%
  4. Marlyn42%
  5. Elmo42%
  6. Dolly42%
  7. Lennie42%
  8. Lovie43%
  9. Elton44%
  10. Newton45%

Love potential for Harpy

Top 10

  1. Ruthann87%
  2. Lessie85%
  3. Dessie85%
  4. Syble85%
  5. Vergie85%
  6. Margery83%
  7. Lyda82%
  8. Oma82%
  9. Omer82%
  10. Carmel82%

Bottom 10

  1. Rubie42%
  2. Elton42%
  3. Hellen42%
  4. Oren42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Buck42%
  7. Elmo42%
  8. Alpha42%
  9. Lulu42%
  10. Sol42%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Nelda42%
  2. Georgie42%
  3. Artie42%
  4. Merlin42%
  5. Tessie42%
  6. Idella42%
  7. Casimir42%
  8. Leta42%
  9. Mayme42%
  10. Hilton42%

Crush potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Millard42%
  3. Oren42%
  4. Erna42%
  5. Newton44%
  6. Adolph45%
  7. Sanford46%
  8. Armand48%
  9. Norbert48%
  10. Olen49%
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