Percy

Pronunciation: [ p-ERS-ee ]

Girl Name #8,978 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Percy is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-ERS-ee.

Parents who love the name Percy often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,978
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Per Pey Perie

Also a Boy Name

Percy is also used as a boy name, ranked #1256.

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Similar Names

Pearl Pearle Pearlie Peggy Permelia Penelope Peter Perry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Percy

Is Percy a boy or girl name?

Percy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8978. As a boy name, it is ranked #1256. Percy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Percy?

Percy is pronounced p-ERS-ee.

How popular is the name Percy?

Percy is currently ranked #8978 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Percy?

Common nicknames for Percy include Per, Pey, and Perie.

Is Percy a common or rare name?

Percy is an uncommon name, ranked #8978 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Percy

Percy is a girl name .

Is Percy a boy or girl name? Percy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,978 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,256. Percy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Percy is currently ranked #8,978 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Percy include Per, Pey, and Perie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.