Meaning: Harp player; one who plays the harp
Origin: Old English occupational surname — from hearpere (harp player)
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Ireland: #2123
Total births: 1,068
History: Harper has been a fixture in the copybooks of national schools from Kerry to Louth for over a century. The name speaks of hard work, community, and the everyday heroism of Irish family life. It is dependable, familiar, and deeply loved.
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