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Percy

From an English surname derived from the Norman town of Perci, which may itself derive from a Gaulish given name Latinized as Persius.

Meaning and origin

Percy developed as a given name from the surname of a noble English family who took their name from the Norman town.

How to pronounce Percy

English (US)/ˈpɜrsi/

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