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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. Bryon86%
  2. Kareem83%
  3. Antwan82%
  4. Deron80%
  5. Shon80%
  6. Delvin79%
  7. Darron79%
  8. Antione78%
  9. Daren78%
  10. Kip77%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans46%
  3. Rico47%
  4. Leopoldo52%
  5. Donny54%
  6. Darrick55%
  7. Scotty56%
  8. Dion57%
  9. Daron57%
  10. Abdul58%

Love potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Rico42%
  2. Donny42%
  3. Erich42%
  4. Hans45%
  5. Dion49%
  6. Brant49%
  7. Josh50%
  8. Darrick51%
  9. Kraig51%
  10. Shad52%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Jerod42%
  2. Donny42%
  3. Shad42%
  4. Thad42%
  5. Deric42%
  6. Edwardo42%
  7. Scotty42%
  8. Tad45%
  9. Jeromy45%
  10. Dion47%

Crush potential for Harpy

Top 10

  1. Donny91%
  2. Rico90%
  3. Antione87%
  4. Tad86%
  5. Reggie85%
  6. Bryon85%
  7. Carlo84%
  8. Shon84%
  9. Deron84%
  10. Kareem84%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans48%
  3. Leopoldo52%
  4. Daron53%
  5. Dion53%
  6. Darrick58%
  7. Abdul58%
  8. Federico60%
  9. Scot60%
  10. Wilfredo60%
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