Piper

Piper is a unisex given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "pipere," which means "flute player." The name was originally used as an occupational surname for someone who played the flute or pipes. Piper has become a popular first name in recent years, particularly for girls. Notable people with the name Piper include American actress Piper Perabo and British musician and actor Billie Piper.

Piper rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 92. Sarah
• Rank 93. Eva
• Rank 94. Adeline
• Rank 95. Madeline
• Rank 96. Piper
• Rank 97. Rylee
• Rank 98. Athena
• Rank 99. Peyton
• Rank 100. Everleigh

Nicknames for Piper

Pip	pɪp	Shortened version of Piper
Pipes	paɪps	A play on the name Piper
Pippa	ˈpɪpə	A common nickname for Piper
Pipperoo	pɪpəruː	A cute and affectionate nickname for Piper
Pipster	ˈpɪpstər	A nickname for someone who is a fan of Piper
Pipkin	ˈpɪpkɪn	A diminutive form of Piper
Pipperoni	pɪpəroʊni	A fun and playful nickname for Piper
Pippy	ˈpɪpi	A shortened version of Pippa
Piparoo	pɪpəruː	A fun and playful nickname for Piper
Pipperdoodle	pɪpərduːdl	A cute and affectionate nickname for Piper

Famous people named Piper

Piper Perabo	Actress	Best known for her roles in the films Coyote Ugly, Cheaper by the Dozen, and TV series Covert Affairs.
Roddy Piper	Wrestler/Actor	Famous professional wrestler and actor, best known for his work in WWE and his role in the movie They Live.
Piper Laurie	Actress	Veteran actress, best known for her roles in the films The Hustler, Carrie, and Twin Peaks.
Piper Kerman	Author/Activist	Author of the memoir Orange is the New Black, which was later adapted into a popular Netflix series. She is also an advocate for criminal justice reform.
Piper Curda	Actress/Singer	Actress and singer, best known for her roles in the Disney Channel series I Didn't Do It and the movie Teen Beach 2.
Piper Rockelle	YouTuber/Singer	YouTube personality and singer, known for her music videos and vlogs on her self-titled channel.
Piper Gilles	Figure Skater	Canadian ice dancer, known for her partnership with Paul Poirier and their performances in international competitions.
Piper Chapman	Fictional Character	The main character in the book and TV series Orange is the New Black, portrayed by actress Taylor Schilling.

Fictional character called Piper from pop culture

Piper Chapman	Orange is the New Black	Protagonist of the Netflix series, a woman who is sentenced to prison for a past crime.
Piper McLean	Percy Jackson and the Olympians	One of the main characters in the book series, a demigod daughter of Aphrodite.
Piper Halliwell	Charmed	One of the main characters in the TV series, a witch with the power of molecular immobilization.
Piper Wright	Fallout 4	A journalist in the video game, who works for the newspaper Publick Occurrences in Diamond City.
Piper Shaw	Scream	A character in the TV series, a high school student who becomes the target of a serial killer.
Piper Hart	Henry Danger	A character in the TV series, the little sister of the main character Henry Hart.
Piper Maru	The X-Files	The title of an episode in the TV series, which features a mysterious woman named Piper Maru.
Piper Kerman	Orange is the New Black	The author of the memoir on which the Netflix series is based, and the real-life inspiration for the character Piper Chapman.

Frequently Asked Questions about Piper

What is the meaning of the name Piper?	The name Piper means 'flute player' or 'one who plays the pipes'.
Is Piper a unisex name?	Yes, Piper is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used for girls.
What is the origin of the name Piper?	The name Piper has English origins.
What are some famous people with the name Piper?	Famous people with the name Piper include actress Piper Perabo and musician Piper Rockelle.
Is Piper a popular name?	Yes, Piper has become increasingly popular in recent years, ranking as the 68th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2020.
What are some nicknames for the name Piper?	Some common nicknames for Piper include Pip and Pippa.