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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

Top 10

  1. Quincy92%
  2. Jolene91%
  3. Rochelle90%
  4. Keri88%
  5. Traci88%
  6. Darcy87%
  7. Sonia86%
  8. Lorena86%
  9. Darin86%
  10. Alisa86%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun42%
  2. Jermaine42%
  3. Candy42%
  4. Angelique46%
  5. Bobbi48%
  6. Clint52%
  7. Vance56%
  8. Shanna57%
  9. Cornelius60%
  10. Jami61%

Love potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Clint42%
  2. Angelique42%
  3. Kimberley42%
  4. Candy42%
  5. Shanna42%
  6. Vance43%
  7. Shaun49%
  8. Kris49%
  9. Jermaine50%
  10. Heath52%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Amie42%
  2. Dena42%
  3. Tabitha42%
  4. Clint42%
  5. Misty42%
  6. Aimee42%
  7. Angelique42%
  8. Toby42%
  9. Jenny42%
  10. Candy42%

Crush potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Jermaine42%
  2. Shaun42%
  3. Bobbi42%
  4. Clint49%
  5. Vance53%
  6. Jami56%
  7. Cornelius61%
  8. Karin61%
  9. Monique63%
  10. Shawna63%
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