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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. German42%
  2. Rashawn46%
  3. Ashely46%
  4. Shayna47%
  5. Baby47%
  6. Chaz48%
  7. Kaci49%
  8. Denzel49%
  9. Nikole49%
  10. Kristal49%

Love potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Karly42%
  2. Baby42%
  3. Shanell42%
  4. Salena42%
  5. Kaci42%
  6. Nikole42%
  7. Denzel42%
  8. Fallon42%
  9. Chanelle42%
  10. Chaz42%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Yaritza42%
  2. Susana42%
  3. Tabatha42%
  4. Breana42%
  5. Fallon42%
  6. Jessy42%
  7. Desirae42%
  8. Darby42%
  9. Ciera42%
  10. Alecia42%

Crush potential for Harpy

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