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Robert Porter

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Given Name
Robert
Surname
Porter
Occupation
Gen.

The Name Robert

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bright fame or one whose fame shines brightly.
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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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