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Percival

Boy · French · Long name

Meaning
Pierces the valley
Pronunciation
PUR-sih-val
Origin
French

From Old French 'Perceval', from 'percer' (to pierce) and 'val' (valley); a name from Arthurian legend.

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: French, English

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, United States

Alternate spellings

  • ParsifalGerman

    German form.

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