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Percy meaning

: piercing the valley.

Percy Name Information

Gender 🧑 Boy
Pronunciation 📣 \pur-see\
Number of People 👶 32,000
Rate in 2021 4151
Numerology 🔢 4
Name origin 🌍 French
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Percy Name Meaning

The name Percy, rooted in Old French, denotes "piercing the valley." It encapsulates an image of an adventurer or a bold individual who isn't afraid to voyage through life's trials and tribulations, metaphorically referred to as 'valleys.'

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Percy Name Origin and History

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The name Percy has a strong historical heritage. Initially a surname of Norman origin from the village of Percy-en-Auge in France, it became widely recognized in England through a powerful Norman noble family during the Middle Ages.

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Countless known figures answer to the name Percy, including Percy Bysshe Shelley, a significant English Romantic poet, and Percy Spencer, the physicist and inventor of the microwave oven. Moreover, the name features prominently in literature, notably through Percy Weasley and Percy Jackson. This name carries an air of regality and intellect, often striking a chord with individuals who value tradition over contemporary novelty. All in all, the name Percy has high recall value and continues to strike a balance between classic charm and cultural relevance.

 
 
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11/13/2023 21:47:46

I absolutely LOVE this name it is what I will name my little boy

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10/26/2023 19:08:04

Percy reminds me of an old grandfather with a pipe in his mouth and always talking about his services in the war...not a very nice name for a child!

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09/09/2023 20:04:14

Percy reminds me of the book series Percy Jackson. I almost wish that it would make a resurgence in popularity because the name is one of my favourIt's.

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04/07/2023 18:33:20

I, too, like the name Percy, and wish more American boys would be named "Percy."

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12/27/2022 09:26:58

Percy is good. What's better is that he is one of the characters in Thomas and friends and he is the number 6 green'train! Choo choo! But anyways Percy is good

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09/24/2022 22:11:44

Normally I don't like to say that a male name is too effeminate, but in this case it does, perhaps in part of the'show called Black Adder. Percy was effeminate without necessarily being so sexually, just in mannerI'ms.

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09/11/2021 10:24:54

Percy is indeed a great name! this was the name of our family dog, and whenever i hear percy, the'sound brings a smile to my face! Also, we gave my percy a nickname - Perciville! fact: he was a knight of the round table! cool, right❤️

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09/09/2021 13:34:48

Well, I LOVE MY NAME ASHLEY ASHLEY ASHLEY. I am 23yrs old and I was born in 1997. So the name Ashley iz very popular. I think through my schooling K-12. I knew of like 12 other Ashleys. I'mean It's a very beautiful name no matter how you spell it. And when eva I have my little girl I'm going 2 name her Ashlynn if my fiance agrees lol

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Percy FAQs

*️⃣ What is the origin of the name Percy?
The origin of the name Percy is French.
*️⃣ What is meaning of name Percy?
piercing the valley.
*️⃣ How many people are named Percy?
Almost 32000 people are named Percy.
*️⃣ Which names are related to the name Percy?
The names of Bianca, Raquel, Toni, Ricquel, Raquelle