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Well, Piper is only "unisex" in the sense that one could find a few examples in the 19th century in English speaking countries of men given almost every British surname as their first name. But it was never even moderately common as a boys' name so I think it's really pretty "feminine" in its entire usage pattern. It was created in 1950 as a female given name for the stage name of the actress Piper Laurie, who was born Rosetta Jacobs. I've never been able to like Piper as a first name ever since I read an interview with Ms. Laurie, who said she hated the name herself and was sorry she had let her agent convince her to use it. :)

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I agree it would be best to pair it with a "feminine" middle name. Piper Abigail, Piper Arabella, Piper Suzanne, -- something like that.

I love the name Piper, but DH has vetoed it for any and all future children.
My combo was Piper Olivia, Piper Sophia is also pretty.
Piper Elizabeth
Piper Elise
Piper Amelia
Piper Camille

I think Piper is more feminine than masculine. I love the name. I remember the first time I heard it (even before Charmed.) The people across the street from me named their daughter Piper and I thought it was sooo strange, but now that little girl is 7 and it is unbelievable how well it fits her! Piper... it's sooooo cute!

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What about Piper Ophelia?

Piper Charlotte
Piper Madeleine
Piper Katherine
Piper Lucille
Piper Elizabeth
Piper Stephanie
Piper Sophie
Piper Claire
Piper Gabrielle
Piper Hayley
Piper Rachel
Piper Natalie
Piper Josephine
Piper Kathleen
Piper Gwendolyn

I have to agree with Kris Rose on the name Piper. The first thought that pops into my head is an old man smoking on a pipe also! In my opinion this is like one of the worst names ever! I can't stand this name.

It was a guilty pleasure for a while, actually. I find it quite cute and quirky. I think Zoe & Piper would make a nice sibset. But it's gotten so darn trendy, and the more I think about the sound, the more I don't really care for it much after all. :-/

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Piper Genevieve pops into my as a combo.

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~Heather~

Someone who plays the pipe or bagpipe?

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Sorry, but I hate the name 'Piper.' To me, its like naming someone's child 'drummer' or 'guitarist.' To make things worse, its a surname.

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I would rather see a girl with a nice old fashioned name like Margaret than see a corny name like Piper.

Piper Elizabeth
Piper Olivia
Piper Christine / Christina
Piper Celeste
Piper Audrey
Piper Charlotte
Piper Nicole
Piper Laurie -- just kidding ;-)
Piper Elena
Piper Claire / Clare
Piper Isabelle
Piper Yvonne / Evonne
Piper Hilary
Piper Vivian / Vivien
Piper Astrid
Piper Linnea
Piper Lucy
Piper Kate
Piper Sophie
Piper Adele
Piper Natalie
Piper Sylvie
Piper Zoe
Piper Lorelei

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I used to like Piper after Piper Laurie, the actress. But it became trendy with that TV show, so I've actually gone in the other direction. But thanks for a fun challenge. :-)

I love Piper and I think it sounds great in a sibset with Lily...Lily Rebecca and Piper Elisabeth could be nice

I think its very nice

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"GoTheSaints"

I personally cant stand this name...I think of one who pipes, which is kind of the meaning, but unlike the musical instrument (flute), I think of smoking the pipe. Whenever I hear Piper, I think of some old guy sitting in his rocking chair, smoking a pipe.

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Lily isnt my style either, but I like it a lot more than Piper...and they arent two names I would pair together. Then again I think of Lily as a sweet flower, and the pipe smoke doesnt really mix well with the nice feeling. Anyway...maybe my view on the name is just off, but I would stick with Lily Rebecca and go with something else. If you really love it, maybe use it as a mn?

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~~Kris~~

i like Piper

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