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I used to really like this name for a girl, but now I’m starting to appreciate it as a boy name. However, I ultimately think it’s best as a surname. What are your opinions?
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/157557
“Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln
https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/157557
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Used for a girl, it brings to mind the sound of nails on a chalkboard and/or screeching (I guess because of harpies).
Used for a boy, it reminds me of the character Patrick Harper (called Harper) from the Sharpe series.
I don't like it much at all but definitely prefer it for a boy.
Used for a boy, it reminds me of the character Patrick Harper (called Harper) from the Sharpe series.
I don't like it much at all but definitely prefer it for a boy.
This message was edited 2/11/2018, 1:48 PM
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I know a young boy (10) named Harper. He's from NZ where I guessed they use Harper more for boys, but now I looked and I see they don't, it doesn't even chart for boys but it is #4 for girls so his mother must have really dug it for boys. Harper himself is a big braggart, and doesn't improve my impression of the name. Like Anneza, I am reminded of harping and harpies. And it just seems kind of empty for me, all about the image of a novel and a gender-hiding pen-name.
I mean, it's not one of my most hated or anything ... I sort of like the Har- part as a name sound. I just sort of take it in stride that people name their kids Harper and it doesn't aggravate me, I'm just not liking it. But I do think the harping association makes it unusable even if I did like the sound and feel of it. And it does seem trendy and flimsy along the same lines as Taylor and Cooper.
I think it's equally suitable for boys or girls if it is used as a first name.
I mean, it's not one of my most hated or anything ... I sort of like the Har- part as a name sound. I just sort of take it in stride that people name their kids Harper and it doesn't aggravate me, I'm just not liking it. But I do think the harping association makes it unusable even if I did like the sound and feel of it. And it does seem trendy and flimsy along the same lines as Taylor and Cooper.
I think it's equally suitable for boys or girls if it is used as a first name.
This message was edited 2/10/2018, 2:30 PM
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I've actually never encountered anyone with Harper as a ln. As a fn, it's (a) a ln, (b) an occupation name and (c) indelibly associated with TKAMB. Which is a good book and all that, but not to my taste as a naming resource. I'd prefer to leave Harper as a synonym for 'harpist', also because of the nagging, whining thought of someone constantly harping on something.
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); Sorry to be blunt but I really, really hate this name. Absolutely detest it.
On either gender I hate it but more so on a boy. I also think it's best left as a surname but even then the name in general still causes me to 'cringe'
I don't like the sound of it, I don't like the physical look of it and I would be more than OK if I never hear it ever again. :D
I don't understand why this name is uber trendy and how it's currently ranked within the top 10! Grrrrr!
Just my opinion
On either gender I hate it but more so on a boy. I also think it's best left as a surname but even then the name in general still causes me to 'cringe'
I don't like the sound of it, I don't like the physical look of it and I would be more than OK if I never hear it ever again. :D
I don't understand why this name is uber trendy and how it's currently ranked within the top 10! Grrrrr!
Just my opinion
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Ditto
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:D :D :D
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