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Porter Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

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".

Name
porter
Meaning
one who carries goods, specifically a gatekeeper or a person who carries luggage
Pronunciation
por-ter
Used for
primarily used as a surname, but can also be used as a given name for boys
Syllables
2

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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