Piper
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Piper
Piper derives from the Old English "pipere" and Latin "piparius," meaning "one who plays the pipe" or "pipe player." The name originated as an occupational surname in medieval England before becoming used as a given name.
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Etymology
Piper derives from the Old English "pipere" and Latin "piparius," meaning "one who plays the pipe" or "pipe player." The name originated as an occupational surname in medieval England before becoming used as a given name.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no strong association to any specific religion, though it has gained popularity in modern Western culture as a gender-neutral or feminine given name.
Piper currently ranks #155 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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