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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

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila49%
  2. Arwen52%
  3. Tut54%
  4. Roo54%
  5. Ruthy54%
  6. Ru54%
  7. Kals54%
  8. Pepper56%
  9. Drea56%
  10. Loli57%

Love potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Dodo96%
  2. Beckie96%
  3. Holley96%
  4. Yesica96%
  5. Rebekka96%
  6. Pen96%
  7. Vernita96%
  8. Yv96%
  9. Lorretta96%
  10. Ludie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Arry47%
  3. Ary47%
  4. Heav48%
  5. Heavie48%
  6. Kals48%
  7. Louna49%
  8. Luni49%
  9. Arwen50%
  10. Janou50%

Professional potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Sere96%
  2. Séni96%
  3. Loma96%
  4. Oneida96%
  5. Serene96%
  6. Temperance95%
  7. Tarra95%
  8. Gwenda94%
  9. Fredia94%
  10. Joce94%

Bottom 10

  1. Arry42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Kals42%
  4. Khaleesi43%
  5. Adie44%
  6. Dada44%
  7. Diamonda47%
  8. Dima47%
  9. Diam47%
  10. Kendi48%

Crush potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Holley96%
  2. Leeanna96%
  3. Mammie96%
  4. Kimberli96%
  5. Susy96%
  6. Moni96%
  7. Carie96%
  8. Lene96%
  9. Honey96%
  10. Kiah96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen48%
  2. Tequila52%
  3. Iny52%
  4. Zee52%
  5. Nénès52%
  6. Hildegarde52%
  7. Agnou52%
  8. Aggie52%
  9. Nes52%
  10. Drea52%
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