61%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance Pronounced Pron. peh-REH-dir(Welsh) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Possibly means "hard spears" in Welsh. This was the name of several figures from Welsh mythology. It was later used by the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Arthurian tales. The character of Percival was probably based on him. Categories Arthurian legend, literature, mythology, uncertain etymology, weapons Entry updated November 20, 2020
