Piers
English
Etymology
A Middle English vernacular form of Peter, from Old French Piers, from Pierre. Doublet of Pedro, Peter, and Boutros.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pɪəz/
- (General American) enPR: pîrz, IPA(key): /pɪɹz/
- Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)z
Usage notes
- Revived as a given name in the twentieth century, mainly in the UK.
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