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Opinions on the name Piper?

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MummyToBe2001 · 18/03/2025 21:05

Good evening!

Opinions on the name Piper?
I am not sure on a middle name or anything as of yet but I’ve recently come across the name piper and I really like it.

What’s everyone’s brutally honest opinions on the name?

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Screamingabdabz · 18/03/2025 21:17

You’ve just been watching White Lotus haven’t you op? 😆

LadyKenya · 18/03/2025 21:17

I like the name. I knew a lovely girl at college called that.

MummyToBe2001 · 18/03/2025 21:18

Screamingabdabz · 18/03/2025 21:17

You’ve just been watching White Lotus haven’t you op? 😆

‘Charmed’ actually!

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828Pax · 18/03/2025 21:18

I know 2 Piper's!

HealthAnxietyReallySucks · 18/03/2025 21:19

It’s my cat’s name. She is gorgeous - it’s only my cat’s name because I’m not having more kids. I think it’s a great girls name.

Runninghappy · 18/03/2025 21:19

MummyToBe2001 · 18/03/2025 21:16

I’ve just looked at the England and wales name statistics and the name has been in fairly regular use since the year 2000 but really peaked in 2014 which surprises me.

Has anybody ever met a Piper IRL?

I run a club and we have two of them. They are about the same age - 9 or 10. Both girls. Personally I don’t like the name and also parents of both girls are very over dramatic and competitive. Not that that’s relevant!

TeaIsNice · 18/03/2025 21:21

Pied

Pleasecanyouadviseme · 18/03/2025 21:21

Fallout 4 and "pipe her"

Bolscassis · 18/03/2025 21:22

no. She’s going to get bullied. Pied piper chasing rats and all that.

leopardprint65 · 18/03/2025 21:24

I love it. I work in a large primary school and as I am aware there isn't one Piper in the school - however there are 2 Pepiya's which I had never heard of before and several Parker's and Harpers.

MrsArcher23 · 18/03/2025 21:25

Thanks to The White Lotus, I’m hearing Piper (all the syllables and more!) delivered in Parker Posey’s glorious southern accent…

Mumofgirls2017 · 18/03/2025 21:27

I love it. I’ve met 2. Loved it on OITNB. Was on our list. Will say may be bit downmarket though.

DuchessOfNarcissex · 18/03/2025 21:33

Someone who plays the bagpipes.
Maris Piper
Piper Alpha

Moreteaandchocolate · 18/03/2025 21:40

I like it - it’s got cool, American vibes.

RollerSkateLikePeggy · 18/03/2025 21:49

I think the first time I noticed it was with the actress in Coyote Ugly. It's not the type of name I'd normally like, but for some reason I really do. I always think a Piper will be pretty and very cool!

modgepodge · 18/03/2025 21:50

2014 was when OITNB came out I think? Bet that’s why it peaked then, before that characters terrible character arc! Much like danerys/khaleesi from GOT.

I think it’s a surname really and I don’t like surnames as first names. I would assume she was American.

VenusClapTrap · 18/03/2025 22:08

I’m not keen. I know one who is 8. It hasn’t grown on me.

HobnobsChoice · 18/03/2025 22:13

modgepodge · 18/03/2025 21:50

2014 was when OITNB came out I think? Bet that’s why it peaked then, before that characters terrible character arc! Much like danerys/khaleesi from GOT.

I think it’s a surname really and I don’t like surnames as first names. I would assume she was American.

Year before so was probably just really hitting it's stride and getting into the public consciousness by 2014.
I think of bagpipers, oil rigs and potatoes before I think of Piper Chapman and Alex Vause though. It's not a name I'm keen on.

user1492757084 · 18/03/2025 22:13

Piper is an attractive name.
I think of a lassie with a bagpipe or a flute.

Piper Elspeth
Piper Catriona
Piper Jean
Piper Margaret
Piper Elizabeth
Piper Heather
Piper Fern

BootballJoy · 18/03/2025 22:13

First thought Charmed. Second thought actress in Coyote Ugly. Because of the Charmed association I prefer it to Harper, Spencer, Darcy, Riley etc which feel similar to me and are a bit surnamey.

Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 18/03/2025 22:14

Love it. Also love Pip

DramaAlpaca · 18/03/2025 22:15

I strongly dislike it.

Gundogday · 18/03/2025 22:16

There was a really good actress called Piper Laurie.

WaltzingWaters · 18/03/2025 22:17

i like it.

ISTHISALINE · 18/03/2025 22:24

It’s my dog’s name. I’ve heard of some wee girls named Piper but for me it’s associated with my gorgeous pup. Love the name though!

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