the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments with baths and bathing, especially in natural mineral waters. Origin of balneotherapy.
The name Percy originated in France. It means piercing the valley which also can mean fighting the lower side, the evil side, to reach justice. Jackson means son of Jack. I know, I don't get it either.
Meaning & History. From a Germanic name meaning ruler of the army, composed of the elements wald rule and hari army. The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere.A famous bearer of the name was Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), a Scottish novelist who wrote 'Ivanhoe' and other notable works.eaning & History. From a Germanic name meaning ruler of the army, composed of the elements wald rule and hari army. The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Wealdhere.