Origin, Meaning, And History Of Percy
Percy is a male given name of French origin, which means ‘one who pierces the valley.’ It is also an English surname that originated from Percy-en-Auge, a Normandy town. William de Percy brought the surname to Britain after his arrival in England soon after the conquest. He was the forefather of a wealthy feudal dynasty that became the Earls of Northumberland and eventually the Dukes of Northumberland.
Percy is also a shortened form of the name Percival. The name is claimed to have been created by Chretien de Troyes for the hero of ‘Percevale,’ his 12th-century Grail Romance. He combined the words ‘perce,’ meaning ‘pierce,’ and ‘val,’ meaning ‘valley’ in Old French.
People belonging to the Percy family are generally from France, the UK, and the US. Surnames similar to Percy include Mercy, Berry, Merry, Cerny, Pesch, Pero, Terry, Perna, Perry, and Ferry. Most people with the name Percy are Christians.
Common variations of the name Percy include Pearcy and Percie in Latin; Percey, Perceval, Percival, Percheval, Persefal, Perci, and Perce in Old French; Perce in English; and Parsifal, Parzival, Perceval, and Percival in Arthurian Romance.
There are several notable fictional characters with the name Percy. Percy Dovetonsils is a character created and played by American television comedian Ernie Kovacs. Percy Jackson is the main protagonist in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series. Judge Percy Merrick is a character in the film High Noon. Bill Waddington plays the character of Percy Sugden in the British soap opera Coronation Street. Percy Weasley is a pure-blood wizard in the Harry Potter series. Moreover, Percy Wetmore is a character from Stephen King’s novel The Green Mile, and Sir Percy, also known as Black Knight, from Marvel Comics.
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Famous People With The Name Percy
- Paul Rudolf Parsifal “Percy” AdlonGerman film and television director, writer, and producer, known for his film Bagdad Cafe
- Percy Williams BridgmanAmerican physicist, received Nobel Prize winner in Physics (1946)
- William Percival Harvin IIIAmerican football player, received NFL Rookie of the year Award (2009)
- Percy William KilbrideAmerican character actor, famous as Pa Kettle in the Ma and Pa Kettle series
- Percival Colin MontgomerySouth African rugby player, the highest-scoring full-back in the history of international rugby
Percy On The Popularity Chart
The graphs provided by the Social Security Administration show how the name Percy has fared over the years.
Popularity Over Time
The name was most popular in the 1980s. It reached its peak in 1981, with 129 babies per million having it. However, the popularity has declined slightly in recent years. Check the graph to know more.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
From 1980 till 2008, the ranking of Percy declined continuously. However, after 2008, it saw some improvement. In 2021, it stood in the 18382nd position. Check the graph for more details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Percy?
The name Percy means one who pierces the valley.
2. What is the origin of the name Percy?
Percy has a French and United States origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Percy?
Percy is pronounced as puhr-see.
4. Is Percy more commonly used as a boy’s or girl’s name?
Percy is commonly used as a masculine given name. According to the SSA data, 107 baby boys per million were named Percy in 1988 (1). However, there is almost little to no information regarding the usage of the name as a girl’s name.
5. Does the name Percy have any specific symbolism or significance?
The name Percy may not hold any specific symbolism. However, it has considerable significance in the literary world. The name was borne by Percy Bysshe Shelley who was one of the popular Romantic poets of his time. Some of his best-known works include Ozymandias, Ode to the West Wind, and To a Skylark.
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