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Piers

Boy Name day: February 3
Piers is a short form of Perry: on birth records it is written Perry (78,448 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Perry page. Also a short form of Pierce.
Origin: Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin. Meaning: Dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.
From Old English 'pyrige' meaning pear tree, used as a locational surname; also a short form of Peregrine (Latin Peregrinus, 'pilgrim').

Name day for Piers

February 3

Why this day? Piers is a short form of Perry, and shares its name day.

Piers is celebrated in the United States on February 3.

The story of the name Piers

Piers is a short form of Perry. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin) and meaning — dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler', and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Piers is rarely written as such: the Pierss are Perrys (78,448 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Perry page. Piers is also a short form of Pierce.

Frequently asked questions about Piers

What does Piers mean?

Piers is a short form of Perry, which means dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.

When is Piers's name day?

February 3, together with Perry: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Piers a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Perry.

Piers's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Beau96%
  2. Simon95%
  3. Tobias95%
  4. Mara93%
  5. Camilla93%
  6. Asher92%
  7. Quinn92%
  8. Jude91%
  9. Emmett91%
  10. Lexi90%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Kali48%
  3. Luna49%
  4. River49%
  5. Phoenix49%
  6. Holden51%
  7. Scarlett54%
  8. Zayden54%
  9. Iris54%
  10. Aria55%

Professional potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Beau88%
  2. Josie86%
  3. Abel86%
  4. Felix85%
  5. Isla85%
  6. Lia85%
  7. Serenity85%
  8. Graham85%
  9. Jude84%
  10. Adelaide84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Zander42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Xander42%
  5. King46%
  6. Axel47%
  7. Nova50%
  8. London51%
  9. Scarlett51%
  10. Londyn51%

Crush potential for Piers

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