Porter

Gender: Female Meaning of Porter: "carrier" Origin of Porter: French occupational name

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Porter Origin and Meaning

The name Porter is a girl's name of French origin meaning "carrier".

Porter is one clubby surname or occupational that hasn't crossed to the girls' side -- but could. Porter has an 80s WASPy Ralph Lauren feel. For more modern alternatives, consider such occupational names as Gardener, Archer, and Painter.

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Porter McConnell, daughter of American Republican politician Mitch McConnell
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Comments

Mariah527 Says:

2018-03-25T05:16:17

That's my last name

Wittyusername103 Says:

2016-07-04T08:44:09

I don't think of the Portly/Porky thing and I think it would take a lot but maybe that's just me.

RoddyThlayli Says:

2015-12-10T15:20:29

My thoughts exactly.

FantasticOctopus Says:

2015-11-18T20:00:35

I think of the profession when I hear this name. Also makes you think of words like "porky" or "portly". I find this awkward on a boy, but even more so on a little girl.

Alsace Says:

2015-01-29T02:22:54

The word "portly" comes to mind whenever I hear this name. Not very attractive...

Zoey_Artemisia Says:

2014-10-16T01:59:27

It sounds a bit like porky to me.

MrsVanSickle14 Says:

2014-10-16T00:57:46

I love this name for a girl... it reminds me of Piper and could be a good alternative to Piper.. since its not as popular