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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

Bottom 10

  1. Erna51%
  2. Bertie55%
  3. Iona57%
  4. Ione58%
  5. Newton59%
  6. Petra60%
  7. Berta60%
  8. Manuela60%
  9. Santo60%
  10. Concepcion60%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha52%
  2. Hellen53%
  3. Sybil54%
  4. Lulu54%
  5. Oren54%
  6. Columbus55%
  7. Iona55%
  8. Buck56%
  9. Merlyn56%
  10. Merlin56%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor43%
  2. Lucious49%
  3. Roxie49%
  4. Napoleon50%
  5. Elton52%
  6. Hilton52%
  7. Alpha53%
  8. Harmon54%
  9. Leander54%
  10. Marvel55%

Crush potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Vina96%
  2. Rueben96%
  3. Cyril96%
  4. Darline96%
  5. Jerilyn96%
  6. Lovie96%
  7. Wilmer95%
  8. Evans95%
  9. Rosina95%
  10. Judie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Bertie48%
  3. Oren54%
  4. Millard54%
  5. Ione55%
  6. Merlyn56%
  7. Newton57%
  8. Neva57%
  9. Iona57%
  10. Adolph58%
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