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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie50%
  2. Jack50%
  3. Johnnie50%
  4. Erna51%
  5. Leeroy53%
  6. Roland53%
  7. Werner54%
  8. Ruth54%
  9. Ruthie54%
  10. Herbert54%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Lola50%
  2. Alpha52%
  3. Toy52%
  4. Cleo53%
  5. Leeroy53%
  6. Hellen53%
  7. Viva53%
  8. Sybil54%
  9. Lulu54%
  10. Arnold54%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor43%
  2. Mcarthur43%
  3. Eris44%
  4. Ada44%
  5. Cleon46%
  6. Lucious49%
  7. Virgil49%
  8. Roxie49%
  9. Ignatius49%
  10. Napoleon50%

Crush potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Susie96%
  2. Mammie96%
  3. Willis96%
  4. Bert96%
  5. Vina96%
  6. Rueben96%
  7. Nannie96%
  8. Cyril96%
  9. Darline96%
  10. Jerilyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Erna47%
  3. Herbert47%
  4. Bertie48%
  5. Johnnie48%
  6. Jack48%
  7. Johnie48%
  8. Roland52%
  9. Inez52%
  10. Conrad52%
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