Percival
PUR-suh-vul
Popularity
#1768
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
1,353
Peak Year
#93 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Percival is an English name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a French place name or Old French 'perceval,' meaning 'pierce the valley.' It's famously associated with a Knight of the Round Table.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Sir Percival
Legendary Knight of the Round Table, known for his quest for the Holy Grail.
Percival Lowell
American astronomer who studied Mars and advocated for extraterrestrial life.
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