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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin48%
  3. Eleanora50%
  4. Castiel53%
  5. Abdullah54%
  6. Kali54%
  7. Phoenix55%
  8. Knox55%
  9. Ozzie55%
  10. Lucca55%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Elon42%
  3. Maverick42%
  4. Kain44%
  5. Ocean45%
  6. Rayne45%
  7. Cain46%
  8. Ransom47%
  9. Arya47%
  10. Kali48%

Professional potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Shalom96%
  2. Temperance95%
  3. Lake94%
  4. Cedar94%
  5. Damir94%
  6. Maison94%
  7. Tenzin94%
  8. Eliseo94%
  9. Calum94%
  10. Gray92%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Kash42%
  4. Zander42%
  5. Maverick42%
  6. Arya42%
  7. Anakin42%
  8. Ares42%
  9. Xander42%
  10. Armani42%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Lucca51%
  2. Luka51%
  3. Elon52%
  4. Abram53%
  5. Abraham53%
  6. Atreyu55%
  7. Sunny55%
  8. Castiel56%
  9. Anakin56%
  10. Lucien56%
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