Percy

Masculine

Meaning

One from Percy or piercer of the valley.

Etymology

Percy derives from the Norman French place name Percy, which comes from the Latin 'Percius' or possibly from 'percer' (to pierce) and 'val' (valley). The name became prominent through the Percy family, powerful English nobles, and was popularized by the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

About the Name Percy

Percy is a distinguished name with strong associations to English nobility and Romantic poetry. Its aristocratic origins and literary connections have given it an air of refinement and artistic sensibility.

Historical People Named Percy