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Percival

PUR-suh-vul

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

The Story of Percival

A name whispered in legends of knights and quests, Percival carries a noble spirit, destined to inspire your son's greatest adventures.

Percival is an English name steeped in Arthurian legend, its origins debated but possibly stemming from a French place name or the Old French 'perceval,' meaning 'pierce the valley.' Famously, Sir Percival was a Knight of the Round Table, renowned for his purity and his quest for the Holy Grail.

As you speak the name 'Percival' to yourself, you can feel its noble resonance and the sense of grand purpose it carries. It’s a name for a son you imagine will approach life with chivalry and a keen intellect, ready to embark on his own quests. When you write 'Percival' on a birth certificate, you're giving him a name that echoes with history and calls to adventure.

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.

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Numerology

3

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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.

Personality Traits

noblechivalrousintelligentadventurous

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#93 in 2024

Total Births

1,353

First Recorded

1880

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