Harper-Rose
Girl name · 63 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Harper-Rose: 63 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2019.
Harper-Rose is a modern compound name blending two well-loved traditions. Harper originated as an occupational surname from Middle English, referring to someone who played the harp, an instrument deeply woven into Scottish and Celtic heritage. Rose derives from the Latin *rosa*, the fragrant flower, and has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages. The most famous Harper in literature is Harper Lee, author of *To Kill a Mockingbird*, though she took her pen name from her middle name. Rose has been borne by many, including the Scottish activist Roseanna Cunningham. The double-barrelled form Harper-Rose first appeared in Scotland in the 2000s, reflecting a popular trend of pairing strong, gender-neutral surnames with classic floral names. In 2023, it was given to 12 baby girls in Scotland.
Girl 13 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201910 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 63since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 14%vs prior 5y