What Does Harper Stand for?

The name Harper is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Harp Player. Harper was originally an occupational surname for people who played the harp for a living.

What does Harper mean for a girl?

The name Harper is a girl's name of English origin meaning "harp player". ... It was To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper (born Nelle Harper) Lee who brought this family name into the public consciousness as a female first name with offbeat, boyish southern charm, and it's also a name with a musical bent.

Is Harper a rare name?

According to Social Security Administration data, Harper has only very recently become a popular name for girls, and did not appear in top name rankings until 2004. It has climbed from position 887 to 9 since 2004, and has been in the top 20 since 2013. It is the 10th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

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