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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. Helga61%
  2. Cyndi62%
  3. Mikki64%
  4. Pandora64%
  5. Theresia66%
  6. Peri68%
  7. Barbie69%
  8. Deedee69%
  9. Drusilla69%
  10. Suzy69%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi56%
  2. Barbie57%
  3. Velvet59%
  4. Pandora60%
  5. Mikki60%
  6. Deedee62%
  7. Drusilla62%
  8. Helga63%
  9. Drucilla63%
  10. Drema64%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Fonda54%
  2. Drucilla54%
  3. Arnita57%
  4. Enola59%
  5. Eartha60%
  6. Drusilla61%
  7. Frederica62%
  8. Barb63%
  9. Velvet63%
  10. Lita63%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Helga59%
  2. Pandora62%
  3. Cyndi62%
  4. Drusilla67%
  5. Theresia67%
  6. Peri67%
  7. Barbie68%
  8. Georgine69%
  9. Merri69%
  10. Mikki69%
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