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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

Girl

Origin

French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

Numerology

P is for playful, the fun side of you.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

C is for cuddle, those intimate moments you cherish.

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

  • Percy Haswell American stage and film actress (b. 1871)
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Percy in Pop Culture

  • This could be a nickname for Persephone Persis, or Pricilla
  • Lady Persephone "Percy" Towyn character on Upstairs, Downstairs
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