Harper - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Harper \

is pronounced HAR-per. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "harpist, minstrel".

Harper has 1 variant form: Harpur.

Baby names that sound like Harper are Harbert and Herbert.

Harper is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#185 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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