Portia

Pronunciation: [ p-AWRSH-uh ]

Boy Name #12,516 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Portia is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AWRSH-uh.

Parents who love the name Portia often also consider Polly, Pollie, Porter .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,516
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Porter #616

Nicknames

Por Poy Porie Portie

Also a Girl Name

Portia is also used as a girl name, ranked #6130.

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Similar Names

Polly Pollie Porter Portia Powell Polk Posey Pomp

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portia

Is Portia a boy or girl name?

Portia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12516. As a girl name, it is ranked #6130. Portia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Portia?

Portia is pronounced p-AWRSH-uh.

How popular is the name Portia?

Portia is currently ranked #12516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Portia?

Common nicknames for Portia include Por, Poy, Porie, and Portie.

Is Portia a common or rare name?

Portia is an uncommon name, ranked #12516 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Portia

Portia is a boy name .

Is Portia a boy or girl name? Portia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,516 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,130. Portia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Portia is currently ranked #12,516 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Portia include Por, Poy, Porie, and Portie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Portia include Porter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.