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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

Top 10

  1. Corinne96%
  2. Moray96%
  3. Reba96%
  4. Kirt96%
  5. Ross96%
  6. Malorie96%
  7. Rae96%
  8. Chaels96%
  9. Kevvy96%
  10. Jaime96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Allyssa42%
  3. Anakin48%
  4. Tequila49%
  5. Juan50%
  6. Shawn50%
  7. Shaun50%
  8. John50%
  9. Shane50%
  10. Johnie50%

Love potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Domenic96%
  2. Dorris96%
  3. Mimi96%
  4. Dodo96%
  5. Rono96%
  6. Beckie96%
  7. Aussie96%
  8. Holley96%
  9. Yesica96%
  10. Lynden96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalle42%
  2. Karl42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Mav42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Mave42%
  7. Vanya42%
  8. Karlchen42%
  9. Anakin42%
  10. Elon42%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Pari42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Mav42%
  5. Alexandre42%
  6. Kali42%
  7. Paris42%
  8. Shellye42%
  9. Armi42%
  10. Sheld42%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Werner47%
  3. Herby47%
  4. Herberto47%
  5. Erna47%
  6. Herbert47%
  7. Shaw48%
  8. Bertie48%
  9. Shawn48%
  10. John48%
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