| Meaning | harp player |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Harper |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Har-per |
About Harper
Literary associations and musical connections intertwine in this increasingly beloved choice. The name carries artistic sensibilities while maintaining accessibility, appealing to creative families without alienating traditional sensibilities. Its rise in popularity reflects broader cultural shifts toward appreciating craftsmanship and artistry. The two-syllable structure provides pleasant rhythm, while the strong consonants give it backbone and presence. Girls with this name often develop diverse interests spanning arts, academics, and athletics. The occupational surname origin lends it historical legitimacy while feeling thoroughly contemporary. It photographs well on birth announcements and looks professional on business cards—that rare combination of playful youth and mature sophistication. Parents choosing this name often value cultural literacy, creative expression, and the intersection of tradition with contemporary life.
Variations of Name Harper
| Harpere |
| Harpa |
| Harpur |
| Harp |
| Harpy |
Nicknames for Harper
| Harps |
| Harp |
| Harry |
| Happy |
| Harpy |
Famous People Named Harper
| Harper Lee | American author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" |
| Harper Beckham | Daughter of David and Victoria Beckham |
| Harper Reed | American computer scientist and entrepreneur |
| Harper Simon | American musician and singer-songwriter |
| Harper Watters | American ballet dancer |
| Harper Nielsen | Australian activist for Indigenous rights |
| Harper Hempel | American soccer player and social media influencer |
| Harper Gruzins | American singer and songwriter |
| Harper Grohl | Daughter of Dave Grohl - Foo Fighters frontman |
| Harper Estelle Wolfeld-Gosk | Daughter of American journalist Jenna Wolfe |
| Harper Tillman | American model and beauty queen |
| Harper Estelle Barnes | Daughter of American actor Neil Patrick Harris |
| Harper Della Mae Rafferty | Daughter of American actor Jenna Fischer |
| Harper Marie Kirk | Daughter of American musician Brendon Urie |
| Harper Willow Stoudemire | Daughter of American basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire |
| Harper Grace Falvey | Daughter of American actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar |
| Harper Seven Kennedy Masterson | Daughter of American actor Danny Masterson |
| Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood | Daughter of American musician Lisa Marie Presley |
Characters Named Harper
| Harper Avery | "Grey's Anatomy" TV series |
| Harper Pitt | "Angels in America" play |
| Harper Connelly | "Grave Sight" book series by Charlaine Harris |
| Harper Lane | "Monarch" video game character |
| Harper Finkle | "Wizards of Waverly Place" TV series |
| Harper Whitley | "The Good Wife" TV series |
| Harper MacKenzie | "CSI - NY" TV series |
| Harper Stanhope | "Pretty Little Liars" book series by Sara Shepard |