Portia

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    Origin:
  • Latin: From a Roman family name of obscure meaning; name of a character in Shakespeare''s The Merchant of Venice who disguises herself as a man in order to defend her husband Antonio in court
Description:
From the Shakespearean play Merchant of Venice
Popularity:
How popular is Portia? Here's how many babies were named Portia over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Famous Namesakes:
Australian actress Portia de Rossi
Syllables:
2
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