Porter

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Porter means "gatekeeper" or "carrier of goods" in Old French.
Pronunciation
PAWR-tər
The name is pronounced POR-ter.
Popularity
The name Porter is not very common, but it is gaining popularity in the United States. It was ranked #389 in popularity for boys in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration.

cartoon of the name Porter
Cartoon of Porter

Porter Name meanings & History

The name Porter means "gatekeeper" or "carrier of goods" in Old French. From an occupational English surname meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta. The name Porter is used primarily as a first name for boys, but it can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Porter: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Porter:

P: Particular,Passive,Political,Pensive,Partnership

O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

T: Talkative,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Truth,Tireless,Touchy

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive

Porter is:

  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Porter include Porter Robinson, an American DJ and musician, and Porter Wagoner, an American country music singer and songwriter.

2.) Porter (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) gatekeeper.

Other Forms: Port, Portie, Porty


3.) Porter (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) gatekeeper.

Other Forms: Port, Portie, Porty


4.) Porter (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) decisive

Other Forms: Poart, Port, Portur, Porty


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