Percy

French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

Percy Origin and Meaning

The name Percy is a girl's name of French origin.

Percy is a traditional boys' name that could be cute and unexpected for a girl – perhaps as a short form for Persephone or Persis.

# 1229 on Nameberry

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Percy Popularity

Famous People Named Percy

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

Percy in Pop Culture

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