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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. Reba96%
  3. Malorie96%
  4. Rae96%
  5. Chaels96%
  6. Trish96%
  7. Rachel96%
  8. Kellie96%
  9. Sabina96%
  10. Kirstyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Tequila49%
  3. Eleanora50%
  4. Erna51%
  5. Arwen52%
  6. Estefania53%
  7. Tut54%
  8. Ruth54%
  9. Whitley54%
  10. Kali54%

Love potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Mimi96%
  2. Dodo96%
  3. Beckie96%
  4. Holley96%
  5. Yesica96%
  6. Rebekka96%
  7. Tessie96%
  8. Pen96%
  9. Vernita96%
  10. Marcelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila42%
  2. Allyssa46%
  3. Whitley46%
  4. Arry47%
  5. Ary47%
  6. Arya47%
  7. Heav48%
  8. Heavie48%
  9. Kali48%
  10. Selene48%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Ary42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Kals42%
  6. Khaleesi43%
  7. Leonor43%
  8. Rihanna44%
  9. Ada44%
  10. Adie44%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa42%
  2. Erna47%
  3. Bertie48%
  4. Arwen48%
  5. Tequila52%
  6. Inez52%
  7. Iny52%
  8. Zee52%
  9. Nénès52%
  10. Agnes52%
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