Percy

Male

Meaning

Pierce Valley

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːsi/

Traits associated with the name Percy:

Dogs named Percy tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Percy?

Naming your dog Percy suggests that you have a fondness for classic literature, as Percy is a popular name for characters in books such as Percy Jackson and The Percy Jackson series. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Percy a good dog name?

Percy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Percy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Percy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Percy was, in the past month, the 192nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Percy is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Percy was viewed 122 times, and liked 5 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Percy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Percy is most adored in North Carolina, Nebraska and Arkansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Pennsylvania, Florida and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Percy.

Most popular breeds named Percy:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Corgi
  4. German Shepherd
  5. Pug

Famous dogs named Percy:

  • film icon A pug named Percy played a role in the movie Pocahontas.

Percy is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes playful charm, inspired by beloved characters like Percy Weasley and Percy Jackson.

disney dog names
disney

Named after a beloved pug in Pocahontas, it's a classic choice.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular during Victorian times, it's rarely heard in modern dog parks.

Dog names like Percy:

type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
Free
a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
Rock
Cartoon possum character.
Delicious dark beer
Percy dog name meaning

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Percy (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
What does it mean
May 25, 2022 ◆ Translated

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