Percy
/persee/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Percy is a English name meaning "Pierce valley". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. The name Percy is believed to be derived from the French place name Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. Some theories suggest it may ultimately derive from the Gaulish personal name *Persius* and the suffix *-acum* (place of).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic persee
IPA pɝsi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as persee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Percy
- · Percy Bysshe Shelley - Poet
- · Percy Jackson - Fictional Character
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