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Percy

A typically masculine name of French origin, the meaning of Percy is 'an enlisted man who serves in an army'. When given as a name, it means 'one who pierces the valley'. In Greek culture, this name is derived from 'pertho', which means 'to destroy'. Biblically, when given as a name, it means 'soldier'. Along with being a commonly found first name, it is also a popular surname. A notable bearer of this name includes Sir Henry Percy, an English rebel who led serious uprisings against King Henry IV. Percy Jackson, is another honorable mention of this name. He is a fictional character, and the title character, in Rick Riordan's 'Percy Jackson And The Olympians' series.

Gender

Boy

Origin

French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

Numerology

P is for pride, strong and alive!

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

R is for radiant, it’s your personality!

C is for compatible, a friend’s friend.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Percy lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Percy

  • Serenity Wilde American adult film actress and dancer
  • Serena Ryder Canadian singer,songwriter
  • Percy Tyrone Sledge American R&B singer
  • Percy Bysshe Shelley English poet
  • William Percival "Percy" Harvin American football player
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Percy in Pop Culture

  • Percival Ignatius "Percy" Weasley character in the Harry Potter series
  • Percy Blakeney character in "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
  • Percy Wetmore character in Stephen King's "The Green Mile"
  • Percy Grimm murderer of Joe Christmas, acting in the name of patriotism, in Faulkner's "Light in August" (1932)
  • Percy engine in animated series "Thomas and Friends"
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