Piper is a girl's name of British origin. It was initially used as an occupational name for a "pipe player" or flute-playing musician. In folklore, the Pied Piper of Hamelin was an intriguing person who could influence people and animals with his melodic performances. Television fans may also associate the name with Piper Chapman, the protagonist of the Orange Is The New Black series. If you want to call baby after your favorite TV character or inspire them toward a musical path, Piper can do it all.