Porter Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "porter" is "one who carries goods, specifically a gatekeeper or a person who carries luggage", and is used often for "primarily used as a surname, but can also be used as a given name for boys".
Porter Name Details
The name Porter originated as an occupational surname, derived from the Middle English word 'porter', meaning 'gatekeeper' or 'doorkeeper'. It was used to refer to someone who worked as a porter, carrying luggage or goods for others. Over time, it has also been adopted as a given name for boys.
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