- Meaning:One who guards the gates, One who guards the gates
- Gender:Boy
- Religion:Judaism
- Origin:French,United States
More About The Name Porter
The name Porter is of English origin and has a literal meaning of "gatekeeper" or "doorkeeper". It is derived from the Middle English word "portour", which itself comes from the Old French word "portier". As a surname, it was originally used to refer to someone who worked as a gatekeeper or doorkeeper, particularly at a castle or a town gate.
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