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Percival

strong and valiant

Male Edwardian british / Arthurian Legend / Celtic Mythology / Victorian English / Celtic Legends 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Name
Percival
Origin
Edwardian british / Arthurian Legend / Celtic Mythology / Victorian English / Celtic Legends
Gender
Male
Meaning
strong and valiant
Detailed Meaning
An Edwardian favorite that speaks to masculine strength and chivalric virtue. It carries echoes of medieval romance while remaining thoroughly modern for its time.

Popular in Edwardian Britain, this name suggests the era's romantic ideals of chivalry and courage. It carries a dignified air without feeling overly formal.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. per (prefix) 2. ci (middle) 3. val (suffix)
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Percival Name Meaning and Style

Percival is a male name of Edwardian british / Arthurian Legend / Celtic Mythology / Victorian English / Celtic Legends origin, meaning strong and valiant.

It appears in the British, European Heritage, folklore name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Edwardian british / Arthurian Legend / Celtic Mythology / Victorian English / Celtic Legends names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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