Portia

At a Glance

Meaning

From the Roman family name Porcius, ultimately 'pig'

Origin

Latin (Roman gens name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

POR-shuhListen

Portia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Porcius, which comes from the Latin porcus, meaning 'pig.' You may have read that it means 'doorway' and has Etruscan roots, but that claim doesn't hold up. The name is Latin, taken from a Roman family name.

Meaning & Origin of Portia

Meaning: From the Roman family name Porcius, ultimately 'pig'.

Origin: Latin (Roman gens name).

A common claim: Portia is sometimes said to mean 'doorway,' linked to an Etruscan origin. Actually: Portia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Porcius, from Latin porcus ('pig') — not from an Etruscan word for 'doorway.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Portia

Popularity of Portia

Portia peaked at #590 in 1949, when 199 babies in the U.S. were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #6087, with 20 babies.

Names Like Portia

These names have followed a similar path to Portia in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Stirling
• Landis
• Embree
• Elona
• Findley
• Errol

FAQ

What does the name Portia mean?

From the Roman family name Porcius, ultimately ‘pig’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Portia?

Portia is pronounced POR-shuh (IPA: /ˈpɔːrʃə/).

Is Portia a popular name right now?

Portia peaked at #590 in 1949 and is ranked #6087 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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