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Percy

Percy is a boy’s name of French origin. This name means "one who pierces the valley." But if that definition doesn't really do it for you, you could always take heart from various musicals, books, and movies with famous Percys. _Harry Potter’_s Percy Weasley and titular protagonist Percy Jackson have moved a generation towards the magic of spells, sorcery, and demigods—perfect inspiration for the little boy about to bring a whole new sense of wonder to your home.
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Meaning

One who pierces the valley

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Pronunciation

PER-see

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Adventurous
  • Charming
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Percy pairs well with classic or traditional sibling names, as it adds a touch of uniqueness. As a middle name, Percy complements longer first names nicely. Culturally, Percy works well in English-speaking countries but may also suit families looking for a name with an old-world charm.

Brave Adventurous Charming Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Poet

Born: August 4, 1792 · Horsham, England

Portrait of Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge

Musician

Born: November 25, 1940 · Leighton, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Percy Lavon Julian

Percy Lavon Julian

Chemist

Born: April 11, 1899 · Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Percy Harvin

Percy Harvin

Athlete

Born: May 28, 1988 · Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Percy Heath

Percy Heath

Musician

Born: April 30, 1923 · Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Portrait of Percy Daggs III

Percy Daggs III

Actor

Born: July 20, 1982 · Long Beach, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Percy Original form
  • Percival Full name variation
  • Perc Shortened form
  • Percy Nickname
  • Persian
  • Japanese Katakana
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi/Devanagari

Cultural Adaptations

  • پرسی (Persi) Persian
  • パーシー (Pāshī) Japanese Katakana
  • 佩西 (Pèixī) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • პერსი (P'ersi) Georgian
  • פרסי (Persi) Hebrew
  • पर्सी (Parsī) Hindi/Devanagari

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Frequently Asked Questions about Percy

What does Percy mean?
One who pierces the valley
What is the origin of Percy?
Percy has English origins.
Is Percy popular?
Percy has been viewed 118 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Percy?
Similar names include Yesenia, Valentine, Umi, Waylon, Abdul.
How do you pronounce Percy?
Percy is pronounced PER-see.

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