Harper
HAR-pər
A lively occupational name meaning “harp player” or “one who makes harps.”
Meaning
Harper began as an English occupational surname for someone who played the harp or, in some cases, made or sold harps. It comes from Old English roots connected to the harp, and later became popular as a given name. Today it feels modern and stylish while still carrying a musical, artisanal meaning.
Origin
EnglishOld Englishunisex
Fun fact
Harper is one of the surname-style names that made a big leap into the given-name charts in the 21st century.
Confidence: pattern inferred. Sources: based on general naming-pattern knowledge.