TheNameDBPorter
MasculineMeaning
A name derived from an occupational term for someone who carried goods or guarded a gate.
Etymology
The name comes from Old French 'portier,' derived from 'porte' (gate or door), referring to a gatekeeper or someone who carried goods. It became established as both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries.
About the Name Porter
Porter is primarily used as a given name in modern times, though it originated as an occupational surname. The name has a professional, somewhat distinguished quality and has been used across various time periods.