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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. Dillonie95%
  2. Kalel91%
  3. Demetri91%
  4. Lijah89%
  5. Anish89%
  6. Florian89%
  7. Si89%
  8. Zaya89%
  9. Jalon89%
  10. Cent89%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner42%
  2. Herby42%
  3. Joe-Joe42%
  4. Rolo42%
  5. Shaw42%
  6. Herberto42%
  7. Tonyboy42%
  8. J.J42%
  9. Salvy42%
  10. Tonks42%

Love potential for Harpy

Top 10

  1. Woody89%
  2. Kayleb87%
  3. Jhon87%
  4. Gaylon86%
  5. Timmothy86%
  6. Mikeal86%
  7. Jonatan85%
  8. Tedd85%
  9. Rojelio84%
  10. Thon83%

Bottom 10

  1. Johny42%
  2. Sheld42%
  3. Ow42%
  4. Karlchen42%
  5. Ransom42%
  6. Guyon42%
  7. Narciso42%
  8. Saint42%
  9. Vanya42%
  10. Tonyboy42%

Professional potential for Harpy

Bottom 10

  1. Van-Van42%
  2. Fredy42%
  3. Vaney42%
  4. Franky42%
  5. Reinaldo42%
  6. Alvy42%
  7. Freddy-Bear42%
  8. Donavin42%
  9. Raoul42%
  10. Tys42%

Crush potential for Harpy

Top 10

  1. Narciso96%
  2. Roby96%
  3. Ayd95%
  4. Aido95%
  5. Kalel94%
  6. Méo94%
  7. Rom94%
  8. Dillonie94%
  9. Adriano93%
  10. Quinto93%

Bottom 10

  1. Pepito42%
  2. Shanie42%
  3. Shaughn42%
  4. Johno42%
  5. Jock42%
  6. Shaney42%
  7. Roly42%
  8. Shaw42%
  9. Shawnie42%
  10. Pepe42%
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