Porter
Unisex · Old English / American
porter · 2 beats
Meaning
Gatekeeper; a surname-first that carries a frontier briskness.
The vibe
Porter is a name with a station clock in it. Modern and strongly grounded — reliable, hospitable, the steady centre of any room.
Quick questions
Is Porter a boy's or a girl's name?
Porter is a unisex name of Old English / American origin.
How popular is Porter?
Porter sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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