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. Adventurous and literary Percy could follow in the footsteps of other boyish nicknames for girls, like Frankie and Charlie.

Percy Haswell was a silent film actress. And Lady Persephone "Percy" Towyn is a character on Upstairs, Downstairs.

Percy Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1045 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Percy

• 1045 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Percy

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

The name Percy in Pop Culture

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