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Commodore Porter may refer to: David Porter (naval officer) (1780–1843), U.S. Navy commodore William D. Porter (1808–1864), U.S. Navy commodore David
Commodore_Porter
United States Navy admiral (1813–1891)
his father, Commodore David Porter, on the frigate USS John Adams. For the remainder of his life, he was associated with the sea. Porter served in the
David_Dixon_Porter
United States Navy officer
William David Porter (10 March 1808 – 1 May 1864) was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843) and
William_D._Porter
American naval officer and diplomat (1780–1843)
express thanks for their care of his father and sympathy for their loss, Commodore Porter offered to take eight-year-old James Glasgow Farragut into his own
David_Porter_(naval_officer)
US Navy Fletcher-class destroyer in service 1942–1945
USS William D. Porter (DD-579) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Commodore William D. Porter (1808–1864). She served
USS William D. Porter (DD-579)
USS_William_D._Porter_(DD-579)
United States historic place
about five years after Florida joined the United States, U.S. Navy Commodore David Porter inspected the Dry Tortugas islands. He was on the lookout for a
Fort_Jefferson
Secretary of the Navy Smith Thompson authorized Commodore Porter to procure new vessels for the squadron. Porter acquired eight new shallow draft schooners
West Indies anti-piracy operations of the United States
West_Indies_anti-piracy_operations_of_the_United_States
American politician and diplomat (1779–1851)
port of Valparaiso. Commodore Porter returned to Santiago to utilize the guns of the fort there. After waiting six weeks, Porter decided to launch a desperate
Joel_Roberts_Poinsett
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
variant. Porter is the fifth US Navy ship to be named after US Navy officers Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter. Porter was the
USS_Porter_(DDG-78)
Military unit of the United States Navy
Squadron. Commodore James Biddle Oct 1821 - 3 Mar 1823 Commodore David Porter 3 Mar 1823 – Feb 1825 Commodore Lewis Warrington Feb 1825 - 1827 Commodore Charles
West Indies Squadron (United States)
West_Indies_Squadron_(United_States)
Island in French Polynesia
February 20, 2021. War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific"
Nuku_Hiva
Porter-class destroyer
Porter (DD-356) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter and
USS_Porter_(DD-356)
Counter-revolutionary attempted interventions by Spain to reclaim Mexico as a colony
Spanish reconquest of the mainland, the Mexican government employed Commodore David Porter of the United States to command the Mexican navy in an attack on
Spanish attempts to reconquer Mexico
Spanish_attempts_to_reconquer_Mexico
Associated commune of Nuku-Hiva in French Polynesia, France
ocean, creating a bay. This is the site of Fort Madison, set up by David Porter in 1813. Media related to Taiohae at Wikimedia Commons "Les résultats du
Taioha'e
American whalers in the South Pacific at the time. On 14 July 1813, Commodore Porter wrote of Lieutenant Gamble: "Allow me to return to you my thanks for
John_M._Gamble
United States Navy officer (1772–1838)
Commodore John Rodgers (July 11, 1772 – August 1, 1838) was a United States Navy officer who served during the Navy's formative years from the 1790s through
John Rodgers (naval officer, born 1772)
John_Rodgers_(naval_officer,_born_1772)
off the Mississippi Delta, chiefly under Captain John Shaw and Commodore David Porter. 1810: West Florida (Spanish territory): Governor William C. C.
Timeline of United States military operations
Timeline_of_United_States_military_operations
New Zealand racing driver
Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series, Porter drove a Hyundai/Hydraulink sponsored Holden VZ Commodore for the M-Sport team. Porter was third in the championship
Mark_Porter_(racing_driver)
authorization the Secretary of the Navy, Smith Thompson, promoted David Porter to commodore, allocated $500,000 to him and appointed him to take commanded of
USS_Ferret_(1822)
schooner put to sea from Hampton Roads, Virginia, in company with Commodore David Porter's squadron, bound for the West Indies. Depredations inflicted on
USS_Beagle_(1822)
Pirate ship of Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy
Late Piracies, Committed in the West Indias, and the Expedition of Commodore Porter. Courier Dover Publications. p. 298. They immediately mounted this
Whydah_Gally
Steamship
Watson assumed command. She then proceeded to Santo Domingo to join Commodore David Porter's West Indies Squadron. During May 1823, she served as guard vessel
USS_Sea_Gull_(1818)
Texas Navy commander (1802–1837)
Squadron which was commanded by Commodore David Porter on a mission to suppress piracy. In 1826, When Commodore Porter was court-martialed for invading
Charles_Edward_Hawkins
Naval battle of the American Civil War
soldiers for an attack on the forts that were now in Farragut's rear. Commodore Porter, now in charge of the flotilla still below the forts, delivered a demand
Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip
Battle_of_Forts_Jackson_and_St._Philip
United States Navy frigate (1799–1865)
reinforcements which arrived 3 March 1823 when Commodore David Porter's "Mosquito Fleet" anchored off Saint Thomas. Porter, the squadron's new commander, selected
USS_John_Adams_(1799)
Naval battle in the Pacific Ocean during the War of 1812
the Galapagos, when they sighted three sets of sails on the horizon. Commodore Porter signaled his ships to prepare for action and a chase began. At the
Action_off_Charles_Island
American actor (1912–1997)
Donald Cecil Porter (September 24, 1912 – February 11, 1997) was an American stage, film, and television actor. On television, he played Peter Sands, the
Don_Porter
English painter
and were vigorously pursued. An American squadron commanded by Commodore David Porter was engaged on similar duty. Less than ten years before, the two
Emeric_Essex_Vidal
List of ships with the same or similar names
Porter may refer to one of several ships in the United States Navy named in honor of Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.
USS_Porter
American naval officer
Boarman temporarily took command of the schooner USS Weazel from Commodore David Porter during which time he was on convoy duty and patrolled for pirates
Charles_Boarman
evening, November 17, 1842 Lieutenant Theodoric Henry Porter, U.S. Infantry, (son of Commodore Porter), was married to Elizabeth Lloyd Beall, daughter of
Benjamin_Lloyd_Beall
father's side was named Porter, and was a sister of Commodore Porter, of American Revolutionary War time, and a cousin of Jane Porter, the author of "Scottish
Mabelle_Biggart
American politician (1773–1850)
the Navy and was assigned to the West Indies Squadron commanded by Commodore Porter. In 1824, he was surgeon on the USS Hornet and later the same year
Samuel Anderson (Pennsylvania politician)
Samuel_Anderson_(Pennsylvania_politician)
Torpedo boat of the United States Navy
She was the first Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter. Porter was laid down in February 1896 by Herreshoff
USS_Porter_(TB-6)
United States naval officer and commodore (1779–1820)
last respects to a national hero. The pallbearers were Commodores Rodgers, Chauncey, Tingey, Porter and Macdonough; captains Ballard and Cassin; and Lieutenant
Stephen_Decatur
United States Navy officer (1786–1839)
a first-person account of the death of Commodore Patterson. Although Patterson is properly called a "Commodore", during his years in the Navy this was
Daniel Patterson (naval officer)
Daniel_Patterson_(naval_officer)
Puerto Rican pirate (1791–1825)
situation and the capture of John. Adams relayed the information to Commodore David Porter, leader of the anti-piracy West Indies Squadron, who sent several
Roberto_Cofresí
late in 1822, for service with the "mosquito fleet" formed by Commodore David Porter, to suppress the pirates, then ravaging seaborne commerce, in the
USS_Wild_Cat_(1822)
protect them from the Americans. The commodore, Richard Valentine Morris, ordered a reconnaissance. David Porter had a boat with five men and spectated
Action_of_2_June_1803
Initial officer training establishment of the British Royal Navy
Commodore) Anthony P. Masterton-Smith: 1995 – January 1998 Commodore Roy A. G. Clare: January 1998–99 Commodore Mark W. G. Kerr: 1999–2002 Commodore C
Britannia_Royal_Naval_College
US Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient (1877–1944)
Patterson Porter (1846–1914), USMC, grandson of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891), and great-grandson of Commodore David Porter (1780–1843). Porter received
David Dixon Porter (Medal of Honor)
David_Dixon_Porter_(Medal_of_Honor)
Defunct Australian automobile manufacturer
primary products were its own models developed in-house, such as the Holden Commodore, Holden Caprice, and the Holden Ute. However, Holden had also offered
Holden
British merchantman and whaler 1791–1843
books have survived. Her detention spared Comet from falling victim to Commodore Porter, who in 1813 had captured 12 British whalers around the Galapagos Islands
Comet_(1791_ship)
2006. "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific". September 2006. "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the
Tai_Pī_(province)
1813–14 US intervention in Polynesia
9, 1997. Retrieved June 25, 2011. Boot, pg. 31-37 "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific". Military History Magazine.
Nuku_Hiva_Campaign
Province in the Marquesas Islands
"War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South Pacific". September 2006. "War of 1812: Commodore David Porter and the Essex in the South
Te_Iʼi
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
located in Porter Township, which was named for Commodore David Porter. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Porter, Pennsylvania
Porter,_Pennsylvania
Historic district in Indiana, United States
honor of Commodore David Porter’s last battle outside the Chilean port of Valparaíso. The County had been named in honor of Commodore Porter. The first
Valparaiso Downtown Commercial District
Valparaiso_Downtown_Commercial_District
Bentley. OCLC 656581450. Porter, David Dixon (1875) Memoir of Commodore David Porter: Of the United States Navy. (J.Munsell) Porter, David (1815) Journal
List of British whalers captured in the Pacific by David Porter
List_of_British_whalers_captured_in_the_Pacific_by_David_Porter
American basketball player (born 1999)
Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores before being drafted 14th overall in the 2020 NBA draft by the Boston
Aaron_Nesmith
2009 box set by Billie Holiday
The Complete Commodore & Decca Masters is a 3CD box set of recordings by Billie Holiday, released by Hip-O Records in 2009, compiling all the master takes
The Complete Commodore & Decca Masters
The_Complete_Commodore_&_Decca_Masters
Senior military officer entitled to fly a flag of rank
diamond shape on an Admiral's flag (for Porter) as well as red and white flags for both Rear Admirals and Commodores to indicate subordinates as with the
Flag_officer
African-American cartoonist
Chesterfield Commodore Jr. and Philip Joseph Commodore. He returned to Chicago in 1940, where he worked as a porter. In 1955, Commodore married his third
Chester_Commodore
Software means of causing computer hardware damage
hardware sanity checking (notable examples being the IBM Portable and Commodore PET.) The Z1 (1938) and Z3 (1941) computers built by Konrad Zuse contained
Killer_poke
Season of television series
season was won by actor Vanessa Hudgens as "Goldfish", with actor Scott Porter finishing second as "Gumball". Season 11 panelists and host Nick Cannon
The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 11
The_Masked_Singer_(American_TV_series)_season_11
College football list
list of every Vanderbilt Commodores football team quarterback and the years they participated on the Vanderbilt Commodores football team. Vanderbilt
List of Vanderbilt Commodores starting quarterbacks
List_of_Vanderbilt_Commodores_starting_quarterbacks
Fletcher-class destroyer
USS Porter (DD-800) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, the fourth Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter (1780–1843), and his
USS_Porter_(DD-800)
United States Navy admiral (1801–1870)
with foster brothers David Dixon Porter, a future Civil War admiral, and William D. Porter, who became a Commodore. Farragut's naval career began as
David_Farragut
of John Porter include Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, American hero of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812; his younger brother Commodore Matthew C
John_Porter_(settler)
Early portable computer
design was licensed by Commodore International in a move that was forecast as a "radical shift of position" and a signal that Commodore would soon dominate
Hyperion_(computer)
in 1822 to augment Commodore David Porter's "Mosquito Fleet" combating piracy in the West Indies. With Master Commandant John Porter in command, she joined
USS_Greyhound_(1822)
Monument at the United States Capitol
by Admiral David Dixon Porter, who wanted the monument to stand in Annapolis, Maryland, where his father, Commodore David Porter, had assisted in the installation
Peace_Monument
kingdom. Princess Priscilla Wizard and the Princess Apple II Atari 8-bit Commodore 64 IBM PC IBM PCjr FM-7 PC-88 PC-98 The princess of Serenia and daughter
List_of_fictional_princesses
American naval officer (1761–1807)
Commodore Edward Preble (August 15, 1761 – August 25, 1807) was an American naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and the First Barbary
Edward_Preble
powerful American ships afloat. The guests included Commodore John Rodgers and Capt. David Porter, Col. Franklin Wharton, the Commandant of the Marine
USS_Washington_(1814)
Canadian actor and musician
David Dineen-Porter (born 1979) is an actor, comedian and musician from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dineen-Porter has performed stand-up and sketch comedy
David_Dineen-Porter
Motor race in Australia
Greg Murphy and Rick Kelly driving a Kmart Racing Team entered Holden Commodore (VY). It was the sixth consecutive Bathurst 1000 victory for Holden, a
2004_Bob_Jane_T-Marts_1000
Motor racing competition
Peter Brock driving a Holden Commodore VB. Peter Brock won his third and final ATCC title, driving a Holden VB Commodore for the Marlboro Holden Dealer
1980 Australian Touring Car Championship
1980_Australian_Touring_Car_Championship
Australian race driver
re-secured his V8 Supercars REC with the intention of operating a Holden Commodore VE. With a car not forthcoming, and an attempt to purchase an ex-WPS Racing
Garth_Walden
Wars in North Africa between the United States and the Barbary States, 1801-1805, 1815
George Washington (1798)" to Algiers; Dey Mustapha Pasha forced U.S. commodore William Bainbridge to hoist an Ottoman Algerian flag over his warship
Barbary_Wars
Pearl Professor Stephen Pynchon 22 episodes 1996 Wing Commander Academy Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn Voice, 13 episodes 1996–1997 Captain Simian & the Space
List of Malcolm McDowell performances
List_of_Malcolm_McDowell_performances
United States Navy commodore
David Conner (1792 – 20 March 1856) was an officer and commodore of the United States Navy. He served in the War of 1812 and led the Home Squadron during
David_Conner_(naval_officer)
Motor racing circuit in New South Wales, Australia
Trophy 30 September 1994 Don Watson, Holden Commodore VP, Tooheys 1000 8 October 2006 Mark Porter, Holden Commodore VZ, Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series "Mount Panorama/Wahluu"
Mount_Panorama_Circuit
1989 video game
in 1989 for the Apple II and Commodore 64, followed by ann MS-DOS conversion in 1990. The game was designed by Todd Porter. It was planned to be the first
Knights_of_Legend
Annual 1,000 km touring car race in Australia
3A and later V8 Supercars mandated that only Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores were allowed to compete. In 2013, V8 Supercars' rules changed and other
Bathurst_1000
Military decoration in India
Dinshaw Mistry | Gallantry Awards". www.gallantryawards.gov.in/. "Air Commodore Mehar Singh | Gallantry Awards". www.gallantryawards.gov.in. "Air Marshal
Maha_Vir_Chakra
Malta LUXMALTA Malta CXB Comlux Aruba STARLUX Aruba CMH Commair Aviation COMMODORE United Kingdom CTM Commandement Du Transport Aerien Militaire Francais
List_of_airline_codes
American professional soccer club based in Jacksonville
are coached by Stacey Balaam, former Associate Head Coach of Vanderbilt Commodores women's soccer. As of April 22, 2025 As of February 5, 2026 As of February
Sporting_Club_Jacksonville
Jethro learns they'll be filming a TV commercial for Foggy Mountain Soap. Commodore Stewart Ratterman (Edward Andrews), the head of the advertising agency
List of The Beverly Hillbillies episodes
List_of_The_Beverly_Hillbillies_episodes
PWHL ice hockey team in Boston
Archived from the original on January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024. Porter, Matt (January 4, 2024). "'This has never been done before': Behind the
Boston_Fleet
American basketball player (born 2000)
Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Born in Gary, Indiana, Garland is the son of former professional basketball
Darius_Garland
American college football season
The 1921 Vanderbilt Commodores football team was an American football team representing Vanderbilt University during the 1921 Southern Intercollegiate
1921 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
1921_Vanderbilt_Commodores_football_team
American naval officer (1793–1857)
sailing on February 15, 1823 from Hampton Roads with Commodore David Porter's squadron. On June 12, Porter ordered Newton to deliver letters to various military
John_T._Newton
American football quarterback
was a prominent quarterback for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team, the inaugural winner of the Porter Cup as the school's best all-around athlete.
Dooch_Sherman
Anglican bishop (1751–1819)
children: Rev. John Grey Porter (1789–1873), married Margaret Lavinia Lindsey in 1816. Commodore Thomas Porter, R.N. Rev. Charles Porter (1796–1877), married
John_Porter_(bishop)
Style of synthesized electronic music
employing this technology were the Game Boy portable game console and the Commodore 64 personal computer. The Game Boy uses two pulse channels (switchable
Chiptune
Nautical term with a variety of meanings
shallow-draft schooners sent to the West Indies under the command of Commodore David Porter to suppress piracy between 1823 and 1825, founding the West Indies
Mosquito_Fleet
American college football season
The 1922 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 1922 Southern Conference football season. During the season,
1922 Vanderbilt Commodores football team
1922_Vanderbilt_Commodores_football_team
2025 studio album by Ghostface Killah
Greg Cohen – instrumentation (5, 8) 4th Disciple – programming (5) Mr. Commodore – programming (7) Ty Boogie – lead vocals (9 ,11) Technician the DJ –
Supreme_Clientele_2
Unequal treaty in modern-day Thailand
steam corvette Catinat and the sailing corvette Capricieuse, also with Commodore Jules Collier as the commander of his navy ships. The French diplomatic
Franco-Siamese_Treaty_of_1856
1950 film by Alfred Hitchcock
needs help. Eve takes him to her father's house on the coast to hide. Commodore Gill notices that the blood on Charlotte's dress has been smeared on deliberately;
Stage_Fright_(1950_film)
American reality television series episodes
appraised include singer Johnny Cash's driver's license; a 1949 Hudson Commodore car; an ancient fire starter with two flint stones; and a mastodon tusk
List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
Naval battle
mid-1820s. In early 1828 a squadron of three brigs under the command of Commodore David Porter began to sortie into the gulf, seeking to disrupt Spanish shipping
Battle_of_Mariel
race was won by Mark Skaife and Todd Kelly driving a Holden VY Commodore. + Mark Porter did not drive car 021 during the race and Tim Leahey did not drive
2003 Betta Electrical Sandown 500
2003_Betta_Electrical_Sandown_500
Season of television series
Strahan served as a guest judge. On October 23, it was announced that Billy Porter would serve as a guest judge on the November 14 episode, which celebrated
Dancing with the Stars (American TV series) season 32
Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)_season_32
Rank in some US uniformed services
during World War II when Congress established a temporary war rank of commodore. The one-star rank was later established permanently in 1986. U.S. law
Admiral_(United_States)
1814 battle of the War of 1812
Essex which was copied on USS Chesapeake by James Lawrence. Porter was assigned to Commodore William Bainbridge's squadron in USS Constitution, but he found
Battle_of_Valparaíso
Medical Service for the Royal Navy
Healthcare' in Navy Command Headquarters and the present incumbent is Commodore Alison Hofman. The history of the service can be traced back to 1692 when
Royal_Navy_Medical_Service
Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron: 27 May 2012. 883 Air Commodore Leonard Birchall Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron: 27 May 2012. The
List of Freedom of the City recipients
List_of_Freedom_of_the_City_recipients
winner of each Hamilton 400 was awarded the Mark Porter Memorial Trophy, in memory of Mark Porter. Porter, born in Hamilton, died following a crash in a
Hamilton_400
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English port ‘gateway’, ‘entrance’ (Old French porte, from Latin porta), hence a topographic name for someone who lived near the gates of a fortified town or city, typically, the man in charge of them. Compare Porter 1.English : topographic name for someone who lived near a harbor or in a market town, from the homonymous Middle English port (Old English port ‘harbor’, ‘market town’, from Latin portus ‘harbor’, ‘haven’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French port, from the same source).German : topographic name for someone who lived near a (city) gate, from Middle Low German porte (modern German Pforte) (see sense 1).Jewish (from Lithuania and Belarus) : unexplained.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Latin
One who Carries Goods; Gatekeeper; Keeper of the Gate
Girl/Female
Maori
Maori name made popular by New Zealand actress Nyree Dawn Porter.
Boy/Male
French Latin American
Gatekeeper.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for the gatekeeper of a walled town or city, or the doorkeeper of a great house, castle, or monastery, from Middle English porter ‘doorkeeper’, ‘gatekeeper’ (Old French portier). The office often came with accommodation, lands, and other privileges for the bearer, and in some cases was hereditary, especially in the case of a royal castle. As an American surname, this has absorbed cognates and equivalents in other European languages, for example German Pförtner (see Fortner) and North German Poertner.English : occupational name for a man who carried loads for a living, especially one who used his own muscle power rather than a beast of burden or a wheeled vehicle. This sense is from Old French porteo(u)r (Late Latin portator, from portare ‘to carry or convey’).Dutch : occupational name from Middle Dutch portere ‘doorkeeper’. Compare 1.Dutch : status name for a freeman (burgher) of a seaport, Middle Dutch portere, modern Dutch poorter.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : adoption of the English or Dutch name in place of some Ashkenazic name of similar sound or meaning.
Surname or Lastname
Dutch
Dutch : occupational name for a ropemaker (see Roper).English : possibly a metonymic occupational name for a porter or a basket maker, from Middle English (h)rip ‘basket’. Compare Ripper.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for an officer of a court of justice, whose duties included serving writs, distraining goods, and (formerly) arresting people. In England formerly it was also a status name for the chief officer of a hundred (administrative subdivision of a county). The derivation is from Middle English, Old French bailis, from Late Latin baiulivus (adjective), ‘pertaining to an attendant or porter’ (see Bailey).Thomas Baylies, a prominent Quaker, came to Boston from London in 1737.
Surname or Lastname
Jewish (Ashkenazic)
Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the Yiddish male personal name Berman, meaning ‘bear man’.Respelling of German Bermann 1–3.English : occupational name for a porter, Middle English berman (Old English bærmann, from beran ‘to carry’ + mann ‘man’).English : possibly from a Middle English personal name, Ber(e)man, which may be derived from Old English Beornmund, composed of the elements beorn ‘young man’, ‘warrior’ + mund ‘protection’.
Girl/Female
English
Compound of the names Polly and Anna. Writer Eleanor Porter invented this name for the heroine...
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : elaborated form of Port.Dutch : from poort ‘gate’ + man ‘man’, an occupational name for a gatekeeper or a topographic name for someone who lived near the gates of a walled town (typically the man in charge of them). Compare Porter.American spelling of German Portmann.
Male
Arthurian
, one of king Arthur's chief porters.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name for a steward or official, Middle English bail(l)i (Old French baillis, from Late Latin baiulivus, an adjectival derivative of baiulus ‘attendant’, ‘carrier’ ‘porter’).English : topographic name for someone who lived by the outer wall of a castle, Middle English bail(l)y, baile ‘outer courtyard of a castle’, from Old French bail(le) ‘enclosure’, a derivative of bailer ‘to enclose’, a word of unknown origin. This term became a place name in its own right, denoting a district beside a fortification or wall, as in the case of the Old Bailey in London, which formed part of the early medieval outer wall of the city.English : habitational name from Bailey in Lancashire, named with Old English beg ‘berry’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.English : Anglicized form of French Bailly.English : The surname Bailey was established early on in North America by several different bearers; one of them, James Bailey, was one of the founders of Rowley, MA.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, PORTER means "doorkeeper."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly an occupational name for a porter or carrier, from an agent derivative of Middle English hailen ‘to haul’, ‘to drag’, from Old French haler ‘to pull’.Slovenian : variant spelling of German Haller.
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : metonymic occupational name for a cobbler, or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cobblers’ lasts (see Laster).German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a porter, from Middle High German last; German Last or Yiddish last ‘burden’, ‘load’.Dutch : metonymic occupational name as in 2, from Middle Dutch last ‘load’, ‘burden’; or a nickname for an awkward character, from Dutch last ‘trouble’, ‘nuisance’.French : habitational name from a place so named in Puy-de-Dôme.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Chark, a metonymic occupational name for a porter or carrier, from Old French charche ‘load’.
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
Girl/Female
Tamil
Thirst
Girl/Female
British, English
Elf; Power
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Lives by the Linden Tree Hill; From the Island of Linden Trees
Girl/Female
African, Australian, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Russian
Defending Men; Protector of Mankind; Feminine of Alexander; Defender
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Sanskrit
Pure Holy Water
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Peaceful
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sweet heart, To live
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Fortune
Male
Babylonian
, assistant-alarm.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A father that gathers or adds.
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
COMMODORE PORTER
n.
A familiar for the flagship, or for the principal vessel of a squadron or fleet.
n.
A house where porter is sold.
n.
The work of a porter; the occupation of a carrier or of a doorkeeper.
n.
An officer who ranks next above a captain; sometimes, by courtesy, the senior captain of a squadron. The rank of commodore corresponds with that of brigadier general in the army.
n.
A gratuitous loan.
n.
A piece of furniture, so named according to temporary fashion
n.
A small flag; a pennon. The narrow, / long, pennant (called also whip or coach whip) is a long, narrow piece of bunting, carried at the masthead of a government vessel in commission. The board pennant is an oblong, nearly square flag, carried at the masthead of a commodore's vessel.
n.
A strong malt liquor; strong porter.
n.
A chest of drawers or a bureau.
n.
A movable sink or stand for a wash bowl, with closet.
n.
A kind of headdress formerly worn by ladies, raising the hair and fore part of the cap to a great height.
n.
An officer in the United States navy, next above a commander and below a commodore, and ranking with a colonel in the army.
n.
A captain commanding a squadron, or a division of a fleet, or having the temporary rank of rear admiral.
n.
A kind of close stool.
n.
A female porter.
n.
A night stand with a compartment for holding a chamber vessel.
n.
Money charged or paid for the carriage of burdens or parcels by a porter.
n.
A title given by courtesy to the senior captain of a line of merchant vessels, and also to the chief officer of a yachting or rowing club.
n.
A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a forging is made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of which a heavy forging is attached, and by means of which the forging is lifted and handled in hammering and heating; -- called also porter bar.
n.
See Portress.