Adorable Girl Names like Harper

Are you looking for a girl name similar to Harper? This list of adorable girl names that are similar to Harper, but slightly different. My hope is that this list will help you find your perfect baby name!

Why Choose a Name Like Harper?

Harper is an English name that was originally used as a surname. It was an occupational surname that literally means ‘harp player’ and has been used as a unisex name for decades.

Harper Lee was the famous author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, and more recently, Victoria and David Beckham named their daughter Harper, launching its recent popularity. Harper appeared on the Social Security baby name charts in 2004, and quickly rose to the top of the charts, hovering around the number 10 slot for the past five years. 

Harper is a really lovely girl name. It’s a gender neutral, modern name that is currently very popular. It’s risen steadily in baby name charts. Harper is likely to remain in the top ten for the next several years. 

But you may not want to name your child Harper, precisely because it is just so popular. You may already have a friend or family member use this name, or maybe your husband is not a fan. Perhaps you’re looking for a similar gender neutral feel, but slightly different name. 

Well, I’m here to help with this list of names that are similar to Harper. Check out the list of names like Harper below!

Top Ten Names Similar to Harper

Here are my top ten choices for names similar to Harper:

Austen

Austen is a given English name, stemming from the surname, Austin. It means ‘great and magnificent’. Like Harper, it’s an English surname that was first used as a given name for boys, but is coming increasingly popular with girls as well.

Dylan

Dylan is a gorgeous Welsh name that means ‘born of the ocean’. Dylan has been a popular boy name for the past few decades, but is growing in popularity as a girl name as well.

Hadley

From the English surname from meaning ‘heather field’. If you think the name Harper is overused, Hadley is a very fashionable alternative.

Harlow

Harlow is a surname, originally coming from a place name. It means ‘rocky hill’.

Hazel

This pretty vintage name stems from the brown colour, or the hazel tree. It’s been in use since the 19th century. This name is another example of a perfect cross between a vintage name and an earthy, boho name for a baby girl.

Henley

Henley literally means ‘high meadow’. It’s a rather unique baby name with a boho feel, and is the perfect stylish name for a baby girl.

Isla

Pronounced ‘Eye-la’, this boho baby name is originally Scottish. It means ‘rocky place’. Isla also means ‘island’ in Spanish. 

Sawyer

Sawyer is another stylish name for baby girls that was originally a boy’s name, which originally means ‘wood cutter’.

Sutton

Sutton was originally a boy’s name, but it now being used for girls as well. It’s meaning is ‘southern settlement’.

Tatum

Tatum originates in Old English and literally means ‘Tate’s homestead’ or ‘cheerful bringer of joy’. It has traditionally been used as a boy name, but is becoming popular for girls as well. 

More Names Similar to Harper

Ainsley

Like Harper, Ainsley was originally a surname. Ainsley (or its popular alternate spelling, Ainslee) was Scottish surname derived from the place name for a meadow.

Aislynn

Aislynn is a variation of the Irish name, Aislinn, which means ‘dream’.

Autumn

Autumn is an English baby name that refers to the fall season.

Avery

Avery is a derivative of Alfred, and means ‘elf king’. It is another popular unisex name that was originally an English surname. It’s quite a common name for boys, but particularly popular for girls in the past several years. 

Aydan

A Turkish name, meaning ‘from the moon’. This name is unisex and super cute for either a boy or a girl!

Blake

Originally coming from the Normans, Blake has traditionally been used as an English surname. It has contradictory meanings of ‘dark’ and ‘fair’. While still more popular for boys, Blake is shooting up the charts as a girl name, as its popularity as a boy name is waning. 

Briar

Briar is an English name meaning ‘shrub’. It can be used for either boys or girls, but is particularly popular with girls. 

Brinley

Brinley can either be a surname and a given name for girls. It means ‘beautiful flower’.

Brynn

Brynn is a gorgeous Welsh name meaning ‘hill’. Brynn is a super cute one syllable name for girls.

Carsyn

Carsyn is an alternate spelling of Carson, which originally a boy’s name, meaning ‘Carr’s son’.

Eden

This name either comes from the Hebrew word meaning ‘pleasure or delight’, or the Sumerian word meaning ‘plain’.

Emerson/Emersyn

Emerson, like Harper, is an on trend unisex name. It literally means ‘Emery’s son’ and can also mean ‘brave’. It has risen steadily, reaching position 143. Emersyn, an alternate spelling that appears more feminine, rose in popularity drastically in popularity, from 240 to 147.

Hayden

From the English surname meaning ‘hay valley’.

Hunter

Hunter was originally a surname referring to a hunter. Like Harper, it was an occupational surname. Hunter is currently more popular as a given name for boys, but it is gaining popularity as a name for girls as well. 

Juniper

A type of tree, symbolizing good health or healing Juniper is a very trendy bohemian name, but still very unique.

Kenna

Kenna is the feminine form of Kenneth, the anglicized form of a Scottish King.

Lennon

Originally a surname, many parents choose this lovely name of honour John Lennon.

Maren

The German version of Maria, Maren means ‘sea of sorrow’.

Marlowe

Marlowe was originally a surname, which refers to a placename. It means ‘remnants of a lake’ in Old English. 

Mila

Mila is quickly becoming a very popular girl’s name which stems from Slavic and means ‘gracious, dear’. Rising from 30 to 14, it’s risen in the charts each year since 2007. It will likely be one of the most popular names of 2020.

Parker

Parker was originally a surname or a male given name, which referred to a park keeper. It is gaining popularity as a female given name, and after twenty years of increasing popularity, it reached its highest position at 162 last year.

Piper

Like Harper, Piper is another English name that refers to an occupation, this time a flute player. 

Quinn

Originally an Irish surname, Quinn is a popular name for both boys and girls. 

Reagan

Reagan was originally a surname, but can be used as a given name, particularly in homage to former president, Ronald Reagan.

Rowan

This stylish boho girls name refers to the rowan tree, which symbolizes courage, wisdom and protection.

Sage

English for the herb, or a wise person.

Savannah

English word for a large grassy plain.

Scarlett

Scarlett, like Harper, is a name associated with the South. Scarlett refers to the bright red colour and like Harper, has seen a rapid rise in popularity as of late.

Sloane

Sloane was originally a surname, but it gaining in popularity as a female given name. It comes from the Irish and means “raider”. Sloane entered the charts in 2009 and has moved up steadily every year since. Last year it moved from position 220 to 181.

Wren

English name for the small songbird.