English · Unisex name
Harper
“harp player”
About the name Harper
Harper is an English occupational surname that originally referred to someone who played the harp, a common role for musicians and minstrels in medieval society. The name is part of a broader trend of English surnames derived from trades or professions that have transitioned into use as given names. While Harper was historically more common as a surname and occasionally as a boy’s given name, it is now widely used for all genders. Notably, Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, bore Harper as her middle name.
- Meaning
- harp player
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- HAR-per(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Harper
- Harper Rose
- Harper Grace
- Harper Jane
- Harper Elizabeth
- Harper Louise
Questions about Harper
- What does Harper mean?
- Harper is an English name meaning "harp player".
- How do you pronounce Harper?
- Harper is pronounced HAR-per, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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