Meaning and Origin of the Name Harper

The English name meaning of Harper is defined as a harp player. The name Harper originated out of England and the name can be both a male and and also a female name.

Popularity of Harper

The popularity of Harper is currently not in the top 100 baby boys names in England, however the female version of the name was in the mid thirty in 2017.

Famous People and Place with the Name

This name has been given to a number of famous people such as:

• Harper Simon – An American singer, songwriter, and guitarist and son to Paul Simon
• Harper Carter – William Harper Carter (goes by Harper Carter), is an american entrepreneur and former actor from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Some of his roles included Chip Martin from the 1951 film Gunplay, G.I. Ted Simmons from the 1968 film Speedway, and Jerry Clark in the 1971 film Skiing anyone?
• Harper Adams University – Previously known as Harper Adams College, this school (located in Edgmond England) was founded in 1901 after Thomas Harper Adams passed in 1892 and gave his estate to the college which only had 6 students at the time.

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