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Porchia

POR-shuh

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

528

Peak Year

#52 in 1989

First Recorded

1965

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of 'Portia', the feminine form of the Roman name 'Porcius', possibly related to the Latin word 'porcus' meaning 'pig'. It is famously associated with Shakespeare.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Portia

    Fictional character in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

IntelligentSophisticatedWittyAssertive

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