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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

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Melody59%
  2. Marilyn60%
  3. Wanda61%
  4. Bonnie63%
  5. Toni66%
  6. Barbara67%
  7. Rita67%
  8. Georgia68%
  9. Cindy69%
  10. Anne69%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Carla48%
  2. Wanda52%
  3. Gloria53%
  4. Marilyn55%
  5. Regina55%
  6. Jo56%
  7. Jeanne56%
  8. Jane56%
  9. Janice56%
  10. Vickie57%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Connie53%
  2. Constance53%
  3. Martha53%
  4. Roberta53%
  5. Barbara56%
  6. Ann61%
  7. Anne61%
  8. Terri64%
  9. Teresa64%
  10. Theresa64%
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