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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. Juliann96%
  2. Mitch96%
  3. Luann96%
  4. Curtiss95%
  5. Rob95%
  6. Mimi95%
  7. Carnell95%
  8. Gil95%
  9. Valarie95%
  10. Frederic94%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph56%
  2. Zina57%
  3. Deidre57%
  4. Lourdes60%
  5. Terrie61%
  6. Lolita62%
  7. Elvis62%
  8. Deirdre62%
  9. Donn62%
  10. Eddy62%

Love potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Mimi96%
  2. Suzan96%
  3. Joellen96%
  4. Marybeth96%
  5. Kathi96%
  6. Nan96%
  7. Cathie96%
  8. Patrica96%
  9. Denice96%
  10. Deann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zina50%
  2. Moira50%
  3. Hal51%
  4. Dirk52%
  5. Lolita56%
  6. Elvis56%
  7. Terese56%
  8. Eddy57%
  9. Madonna58%
  10. Zena58%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna45%
  2. Roxane49%
  3. Carleen52%
  4. Jeanie56%
  5. Georgette56%
  6. Artis56%
  7. Deidre56%
  8. Dirk57%
  9. Chuck57%
  10. Zina57%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph55%
  2. Alfreda57%
  3. Zina61%
  4. Elvis62%
  5. Moira63%
  6. Felton63%
  7. Terrie64%
  8. Lolita64%
  9. Nanette64%
  10. Linwood64%
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