Algernon

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From French origins and meaning "with whiskers", this name is associate with those people who have facial hair. In ancient Norman times, many people liked to see clean shaven men. This term was given to the friends of William the Conqueror except those who had facial hair. This included his companion William Percy.

This man was a member of the aristocratic Percy family. William de Percy, First Baron Percy, and a Knight. In addition, this name was a nickname for Eustace II, Count of Boulogne, because his father was also called Eustace which led to confusion. In terms of famous people that bear this name, there is the famous Algernon Moncrieff who is featured in the Oscar Wilde's book "The importance of being earnest." From a spiritual perspective Algernon is associated with cosmic ordering. As there are eight letters in the name, the details are associated with connecting with our inner mind. Eight is associated with water and cleansing. There are eight paths to spiritual perfection, Algernon, and it may be your road to find them.