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Today's Baby Names: Percival & Seraphina!
Is the Name Trending?
You might want to sit down for this one. According to our top-secret focus group—also known as the group chat with three sleep-deprived parents—Percival and Seraphina are the newest name craze sweeping the nation (well, at least in certain eccentric enclaves). Initially popular in kingdoms where dragons were a real concern, these names are back, like that random '90s fashion trend that somehow works.
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3 Famous People with This Name
While no reality TV stars have yet named their offspring Percival or Seraphina, these names have been gracefully carried by the following:
- Percival Everett: The beloved American author with a knack for telling it like it is.
- Sir Percival: No less than a Knight of the Round Table! King Arthur knew a snazzy name when he heard it.
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- Seraphina Affleck: Already making headlines just by being herself—thanks, Ben and Jen!
History of the Name
The tales of Percival whisk us back to the age of chivalry, where valor was rated higher than your Instagram influence. Originating from Old French and rooted in the tales of Arthurian legend, Percival has graced the stories of knights for centuries.
Seraphina, on the other hand, has been riding the angelic wave since its emergence from Hebrew origins, meaning "fiery one." Clearly, this name was destined to set hearts ablaze long before it was cool.
Meaning of the Name
Percival packs a delightful punch, translating to "pierce the vale" or "valley". Perhaps daring your child to cut through life's complexities with a metaphorical Excalibur?
Seraphina means "fiery one", daring parents to consider whether they're ready to contend with a little master or mistress of combustion.
