Percival
Meaning of Percival
The name Percival, pronounced as PUR-suh-vuhl, is of Old French origin and means "pierce the valley." It gained prominence through Arthurian legend, where Sir Percival was one of King Arthur's legendary Knights of the Round Table known for his quest for the Holy Grail. Often associated with bravery and chivalry, Percival evokes a sense of nobility and adventure. A common variation of this name is Percy. Although it has never been among the most popular names in the United States, its unique charm has kept it consistently in use over the years. In recent times, there has been a slight resurgence in its popularity, reflecting a growing appreciation for classic and historical names.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PUR-suh-vuhl (/ˈpɜr.sə.vəl/)
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Notable People Named Percival
| Percival Lancaster, also known as William Arthur Percy Lancaster, was a British civil engineer and writer of boy's adventure fiction whose career was interrupted by the First World War. |
| Percival Perry, 1st Baron Perry - Percival Lea Dewhurst Perry, 1st Baron Perry KBE was a prominent English motor vehicle manufacturer and chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited in Britain for 20 years. |
| Percival Proctor Baxter was an American politician and philanthropist known for donating land to the public domain, including Baxter State Park. |
| Percival Stacy Waddy was a multi-talented Australian schoolmaster, clergyman, and cricketer. |
| Captain Percival Talbot "Percy" Molson, MC was a Canadian star athlete and soldier who made significant contributions to McGill University and is honored with the Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. |
| Percival Hopkins Spencer was an American inventor, aviation pioneer, test pilot, and businessman. |
| Percival Loines Pemberton, a British philatelist and stamp dealer, was the son of the eminent philatelist Edward Loines Pemberton and signed the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists in 1921. |
| Percival Leitch Hussey was a versatile Australian sportsman known for his achievements in first-class cricket, football, and running. |
| Joseph Percival Pollard was an American literary critic, novelist, and short story writer. |
| Percival Leigh was an English satirist and comic writer, known for his contributions to the magazine Punch and his collaborations with prominent cartoonists. |
| Percival Serle was an Australian biographer and bibliographer. |
| Percival Ashley Chubb was a founding member of the Fabian Society, an influential British socialist organization. |
| Sir Percival Horton-Smith Hartley was an English physician and authority on tuberculosis. |
| Percival Mallon Symonds was an influential American educational psychologist known for developing various tests in the fields of educational, clinical, and school psychology. |
| Percival William Gibson served as the Anglican Bishop of Jamaica from 1955 to 1967. |
