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I've also seen this used in Canadian French as a variant/shortened spelling of Pierre, and combined with Marie as a variant of Marie-Pierre (Marie-Pier).
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Pier Paolo Pasolini (5 March 1922 – 2 November 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual, who also distinguished himself as an actor, journalist, novelist, playwright, and political figure. He remains a controversial personality in Italy due to his direct style and the focus of some of his works on taboo sexual matters. He was an established major figure in European literature and cinematic arts. His murder prompted an outcry in Italy and its circumstances continue to be a matter of heated debate.
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Pier Luigi Nervi (21 June 1891 – 9 January 1979) was an Italian engineer and architect. He studied at the University of Bologna graduating in 1913. Nervi taught as a professor of engineering at Rome University from 1946 to 1961 and is known worldwide as a structural engineer and architect and for his innovative use of reinforced concrete.
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Also Aragonese: https://an.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pero -- mention Pier as a variant
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Aragonese variant form of Pero.
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It's very close to the French name “Pierre”. I'm surprised to see this is a Dutch name because it's quite current in Italy (even if it doesn't end with an "o")
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Pier is also commonly used in Italy for compound names (like Pier Angelo), sometimes attached (like Pierluigi) and often used as a nickname for who has such names. [noted -ed]
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This is also a Dutch word meaning worm and it reminds me of the expression "zo dood als een pier" = "as dead as a worm". Not good.
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Yes, that is correct: 'pier' has been one of the Dutch names for the common earthworm (Lumbricus terrestris) since medieval times.
Speaking of expressions: I was reminded of 'kwaaie pier' myself! ;) It literally means "angry earthworm", but figuratively it means "bad guy" or "guilty person". Like in: "I don't want to do this, otherwise she'll see me as the bad guy!" It's not used to refer to bad guys in a general sort of way, e.g. in connection to a court case or something like that. People tend to use it informally, usually in reference to themselves or someone they know.
Also see: http://www.dwotd.nl/2009/10/669-pier.html (in English; scroll down a bit for the second meaning)
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Speaking of expressions: I was reminded of 'kwaaie pier' myself! ;) It literally means "angry earthworm", but figuratively it means "bad guy" or "guilty person". Like in: "I don't want to do this, otherwise she'll see me as the bad guy!" It's not used to refer to bad guys in a general sort of way, e.g. in connection to a court case or something like that. People tend to use it informally, usually in reference to themselves or someone they know.
Also see: http://www.dwotd.nl/2009/10/669-pier.html (in English; scroll down a bit for the second meaning)
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Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi (1460-1528) nicknamed Antico, was an Italian sculptor, goldsmith and medalist.
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Made me think of the English word pier meaning "a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing place for ships, an entertainment area, a strolling place, etc.; jetty." This wasn't a negative thought, but it was my first thought while looking at this name.
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Pier Luigi da PALESTRINA, great Renaissance composer of sublime religious music.
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Another famous bearer was Pier Paolo Pasolini.
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Pier Angeli was a famous Italian actress (1932-1971). I think this name works well for a girl and a boy!
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