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Names to go with Piper?

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FancyBean · 04/09/2025 06:56

I think I have it, but need advice on the correct combination (sound) and or a better name to go with Piper (my preferred name for baby girl). Please chime in! Ty!

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julesagain · 06/09/2025 23:15

I'm going to suggest Katherine of which ever spelling you prefer as that is my Piper's middle name. I obviously like it but it would also depend upon the surname used.

wtftodo · 06/09/2025 22:42

Piper Sylvie

GipsyandIvy · 06/09/2025 19:56

Bag.

mathanxiety · 06/09/2025 19:53

I know a few Pipers who are girls (I'm in the US).
It's a perfectly acceptable name even though Sarah Palin has a daughter Piper iirc.

Piper Estelle
Piper Emilia
Piper Annabel
Piper Alexandra
Piper Elise
Piper Adrianna

NoVibrato · 06/09/2025 19:01

Another actress, Piper Laurie, played Carrie's deranged mum in the famous horror film!

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 05/09/2025 02:08

RaraRachael · 04/09/2025 08:49

Really disgusted that some people are suggesting Alpha.
As someone for whom this was very close to home, shame on you.

Agreed,167 men died plus trauma to survivors and rescuers alike.

Westcoastcemetery · 05/09/2025 02:06

Pansy.

Nickname Pan.

HsbsGdoG · 05/09/2025 01:27

Piper is a nice name. I would avoid Siv though, it just sounds like the baking equipment. I’m not sure why you would add an accent to Piper, it’s unclear how that would be pronounced.

It sounds nice with a 1 syllable middle name e.g.

Piper Rose
Piper Jean
Piper Elle
Piper Grace

CrostaDiPizza · 04/09/2025 23:33

Peta. Peta Piper has good alliteration.

Thisbreamisonwire · 04/09/2025 23:14

Oooh I’ve shared on ALL my socials. Will let you know what Tom from Marketing comes back with.

edit: he suggested ‘crack’

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FancyBean · 04/09/2025 23:09

I came across the actress name about two hours ago, that's funny.

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Calliopespa · 04/09/2025 17:29

Peter Piper picked
A peck of pickled peppers.
Where is the peck of pickled peppers
Peter Piper picked?

Coconutter24 · 04/09/2025 16:37

FancyBean · 04/09/2025 07:08

I like that! Bookmarked! Ty!

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Please tell me that’s sarcasm… I honestly can’t tell!

HighburyHope · 04/09/2025 16:07

How’s your French slang, OP?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 04/09/2025 15:09

Piper Loren.
Piper Jade.
Piper Leigh.
Piper Willow.
Piper Grace.
Piper Louise.
Piper Ray.
Piper Melody.

ninjahamster · 04/09/2025 15:09

Piper Jade
Piper Maeve
Piper Louise
Piper Annabel
Piper Anne
Piper Belle
Piper Clare
Piper Florence
Piper Hazel

MizzeryGuts · 04/09/2025 14:57

Piper Jane
Piper Jean
Piper Mae
Piper Marie

I think some of the comments have been a bit mean! It’s a nice name.

Not with Siv tho.

Silverbirchleaf · 04/09/2025 14:06

LlynTegid · 04/09/2025 13:58

It was the first thought in my head. A reason not to call a child Piper.

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But, maybe with the exception of Adolf, you can’t not use a name because if a bad association. The Piper Alpha disaster was in 1988, a long time ago.

Lots of babies are currently being called Rose (or variations of ) and yet there’s the Fred and Rose connection, and people are beginning to use Madeleine again. James has always been popular, despite the awful case of James Bulgar.

The children this baby will grow up with probably never know of Piper Alpha disaster , as it would have happened nearly forty years before they were born.

Sal17690 · 04/09/2025 14:05

Piper Maeve
Piper Eve
Piper Daisy
Piper Eden
Piper Violet
Piper Scarlett
Piper Sienna
Piper Fleur
Piper Elsie
Piper Grace
Piper Alice
Piper Margot
Piper Olive
Piper Audrey
Piper Sadie
Piper Sage

IfHeWantedToHeWould · 04/09/2025 14:00

I’d never heard of Piper Alpha, had to google it.

It’s hardly an unusual name. I like it. Definitely not going to share on socials though.

Silverbirchleaf · 04/09/2025 13:59

Laurie Piper
Marnie Piper
Piper Rose
Piper Ruby
Rowena Piper
Tegan Piper

(or these names reversed)

LlynTegid · 04/09/2025 13:58

Radiatorvalves · 04/09/2025 09:07

I mentioned it not to suggest it. That terrible disaster is the first thing that sprang to mind. I would never choose the name (even if I liked it, which I don’t) because of that association. Given it happened years ago, possible that OP is unaware of it. Please don’t suggest that I was wrong or disgusting.

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It was the first thought in my head. A reason not to call a child Piper.

Annemacedo · 04/09/2025 13:56

HermioneWeasley · 04/09/2025 07:10

Piper is a bit cutesy- she’ll be a middle aged woman one day. Also not sure Siv works in the UK. You could go with Philippa and have Pip/Pippa/Piper as a nickname?

I agree, and I think Philippe Piper sounds pretty nice.

Chersfrozenface · 04/09/2025 13:55

WaitWhatWhatWait · 04/09/2025 08:31

What does share on socials to get people to vote mean? 🤨
Naming a child is not a democratic process.

Well if it is, surely she'll be Piper McPipeface.

user1492757084 · 04/09/2025 13:49

Piper Josephine
Piper Caroline
Piper Elizabeth
Piper Natalie

I also like Polly, Philippa and Philomena.