A variant of Precious, from the English word meaning "highly valued" or "beloved."
Percious is a variant of Precious, from the English word meaning highly valued or beloved. It belongs to the long tradition of virtue names and affection names, where the literal meaning is meant to express care, worth, and tenderness.
The altered spelling gives the name a more individualized and slightly old-fashioned feel. Because the core idea is so clear, Percious works immediately as a statement name. It suggests something treasured and cherished, while the spelling variation makes it more distinctive on the page.
The name has a gentle, sentimental quality that can feel warm and intimate. Percious is one of those forms whose emotional meaning does most of the work, and it does it well.