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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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Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Harpy

Top 10

  1. Camden90%
  2. Kaiden88%
  3. Beau87%
  4. Leonardo87%
  5. Zane86%
  6. Bryson85%
  7. Luca85%
  8. Gael85%
  9. Mateo85%
  10. Asher85%

Bottom 10

  1. Abel60%
  2. August62%
  3. Titus62%
  4. Royce62%
  5. Jameson63%
  6. Moses63%
  7. Sterling64%
  8. Maverick65%
  9. Lionel65%
  10. King66%

Love potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Ryker45%
  3. Royce47%
  4. King47%
  5. Sterling47%
  6. Ryder47%
  7. Hudson48%
  8. Axel48%
  9. Maddox48%
  10. Lionel49%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Ryder42%
  2. Milo42%
  3. Axel42%
  4. Waylon42%
  5. Ryker42%
  6. Gael42%
  7. Zayden42%
  8. Zane42%
  9. Maverick42%
  10. Holden42%

Crush potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Moses56%
  2. Abel57%
  3. August57%
  4. Solomon60%
  5. Bennett63%
  6. Royce64%
  7. Sterling64%
  8. Titus65%
  9. Greyson66%
  10. Ezekiel66%
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