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Portland

Pronunciation: [ p-AWRTL-uhnd ]

Girl Name #35,993 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Portland is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-AWRTL-uhnd.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#35,993
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Por Poy Porie Portie

Also a Boy Name

Portland is also used as a boy name, ranked #14744.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portland

Is Portland a boy or girl name?
Portland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #35993. As a boy name, it is ranked #14744. Portland is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Portland?
Portland is pronounced p-AWRTL-uhnd.
How popular is the name Portland?
Portland is currently ranked #35993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Portland?
Common nicknames for Portland include Por, Poy, Porie, and Portie.
Is Portland a common or rare name?
Portland is an uncommon name, ranked #35993 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Portland

Portland is a girl name .

Is Portland a boy or girl name? Portland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,993 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #14,744. Portland is more commonly used as a boy name.

Portland is currently ranked #35,993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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