Piper

Updated: November 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Piper is a modern English girl’s name that comes from the term for a person who plays a pan flute or pipe. The name first became popular in 1999. The name has a fresh, musical sound that makes it a good choice.

Meaning of the name Piper:

English: a person who plays a pan flute or pipe

Origin of the name Piper:

Piper is a modern English given name that is the term for a person that plays a pan flute or a pipe.

Symbolism of the name Piper:

The Pied Piper is a folktale about a man that comes to a city overrun with rats and promises to lead them away with his song for a fee. When the townsfolk refuse to pay once the job is done, the Piper leads away the village’s children as punishment. The story is a cautionary tale about keeping one’s promises.

Style of the name Piper:

modern

Gender of the name Piper:

Piper is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Piper:

PIE-pər

Number of syllables in the name Piper:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Piper:

Piper evokes feelings of hard work and creativity.

Alternative spellings for the name Piper:

Pyper, Pieper

Nicknames for the name Piper:

There are no common nicknames for Piper.

Popularity of the name Piper:

According to the Social Security Administration, Piper is a modern baby name that first ranked in the top 1000 in 1999. It reached the top 100 in 2012 and remains there as of 2020.