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Mel Porter

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Given Name
Mel
Surname
Porter

The Name Mel

Origin
English, Hebrew
Meaning
A short form meaning honey (from Latin/Hebrew) or a diminutive of names like Melvin, Melissa, or Melanie.
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The Porter Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A person who carries goods or baggage, or a gatekeeper of a fortified building.
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