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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. Mara93%
  2. Camilla93%
  3. Lexi90%
  4. Eve90%
  5. Willa89%
  6. Lia88%
  7. Noelle88%
  8. Emilia88%
  9. Adeline88%
  10. Hadley88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali54%
  2. Nova60%
  3. Genesis61%
  4. Evangeline62%
  5. Luna63%
  6. Scarlett63%
  7. Willow65%
  8. Aria66%
  9. Ximena68%
  10. Serenity68%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Kali48%
  2. Luna49%
  3. Scarlett54%
  4. Iris54%
  5. Aria55%
  6. Willow56%
  7. Genesis56%
  8. Nova58%
  9. Aurora60%
  10. Athena62%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Nova50%
  3. Scarlett51%
  4. Londyn51%
  5. Genesis52%
  6. Ivy53%
  7. Kinsley55%
  8. Gianna56%
  9. Raegan58%
  10. Athena58%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Willow62%
  2. Kali64%
  3. Genesis65%
  4. Adelaide65%
  5. Evangeline65%
  6. Millie66%
  7. Luna66%
  8. Scarlett66%
  9. Nova67%
  10. Nola68%
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