Percival
Percival means one who pierces the valley.
France, United Kingdom
Boy · P
Percival
“Percival means one who pierces the valley.”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
An Old French name created by Chrétien de Troyes for the hero of his Arthurian romance. Sir Percival is one of the legendary Knights of the Round Table who sought the Holy Grail.
Percival means one who pierces the valley. Percival has France and United Kingdom origins. Percival has a popularity score of 45 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced PUR-suh-vul. It is traditionally associated with Secular. It is associated with themes of Heroic and Medieval. Its listed personality traits are Brave and Noble. It has 3 syllables and 8 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Percy and Perceval.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Percival mean?
The name Percival means "Percival means one who pierces the valley."
What origin is the name Percival?
Percival has France and United Kingdom origins.
Is Percival a boy or girl name?
Percival is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Percival?
Percival is pronounced PUR-suh-vul.
Is Percival popular?
Percival has a popularity score of 45 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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