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Porter (\p(o)-rter\) is an English surname and also a given name. The name originates as an Old French occupational name, portier (gatekeeper), or porteour
Porter_(name)
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Look up Porter or porter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Porter may refer to: Porter Airlines, Canadian airline based in Toronto Porter Chemical Company
Porter
British media personality, journalist and broadcaster (born 1946)
Janet Vera Street-Porter (née Bull; born 27 December 1946) is an English broadcaster, journalist, writer and media personality. She began her career in
Janet_Street-Porter
American multinational law firm
1965, Abe Fortas' name was dropped from the firm's name, after his ascension to the Supreme Court, as is customary. Arnold & Porter later refused to re-admit
Arnold_&_Porter
Dark style of beer
owing to the use of brown malt. The name is believed to have originated from its popularity with porters. Porter became the first beer style brewed around
Porter_(beer)
Italian online fashion retailer
Net-a-Porter Group S.p.A. (YNAP) is an Italian online fashion retailer created in October 2015 after the merger between Yoox Group and Net-a-porter Group
YOOX_Net-a-Porter_Group
American basketball player (born 1993)
Otto Porter Jr. (born June 3, 1993) is an American former professional basketball player. He played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association
Otto_Porter_Jr.
New Zealand–British actress (1936–2001)
Nyree Dawn Porter OBE (birth name Ena Nyree Dawn Porter; some secondary sources give her birth name as Ngaire Dawn Porter; 22 January 1936 – 10 April 2001)
Nyree_Dawn_Porter
Girls school in Farmington, Connecticut, US
Miss Porter's School (MPS) is a private boarding and day college-preparatory school for girls founded in 1843 in Farmington, Connecticut. The school draws
Miss_Porter's_School
American basketball player (born 2000)
he was named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association's Senior All-State Team and lead his team to the 4A state quarterfinals. Porter Jr. started
Craig_Porter_Jr.
Topics referred to by the same term
John Porter may refer to: John Porter (Illinois politician) (1935–2022), Illinois politician, U.S. Representative John Porter (MP for Bramber) (died 1599)
John_Porter
American electronic musician (born 1992)
Porter Weston Robinson (born July 15, 1992) is an American DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Chapel
Porter_Robinson
American actress (1922–2018)
Bennie Jean Porter (December 8, 1922 – January 13, 2018), known professionally as Jean Porter, was an American film and television actress, noted for
Jean_Porter
Canadian ice hockey player (born 2006)
Porter Joseph Martone (born October 26, 2006) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National
Porter_Martone
American writer and naturalist (1863–1924)
Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 – December 6, 1924), born Geneva Grace Stratton, was an American writer, nature photographer, and naturalist from
Gene_Stratton-Porter
American politician (1773–1844)
siblings were: Joshua Porter (1760–1831), Abigail Porter (1763–1797), Eunice Porter (1766–1848), Augustus Porter (1769–1849), Sally Porter (1776–1820). His
Peter_Buell_Porter
American composer and songwriter (1891–1964)
Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty
Cole_Porter
American ice hockey player (born 1986)
Kevin M. Porter (born March 12, 1986) is an American former professional National Hockey League (NHL) center. As a youth, Porter played in the 2000 Quebec
Kevin_Porter_(ice_hockey)
American writer (1862–1910)
William Sydney Porter (born William Sidney Porter; September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known
O._Henry
American businessman and professor (born 1947)
Michael Eugene Porter (born May 23, 1947) is an American businessman and professor at Harvard Business School. He was one of the founders of the consulting
Michael_Porter
American singer, actress and dancer (born 1981)
Alisan Leigh Porter (born June 20, 1981) is an American pop, rock & country singer, actress, and dancer. As a child, Porter made acting appearances in
Alisan_Porter
American basketball player (born 1999)
Jontay Porter (/ˈdʒɒnteɪ/ JON-tay; born November 15, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Seattle Super Hawks of the USBL. Porter was
Jontay_Porter
American baseball player (born 2003)
Brock Matthew Porter (born June 3, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. Porter attended St. Mary's Preparatory
Brock_Porter
American rapper (born 1978)
Denaun Montez Porter (born December 7, 1978), also known by the stage names Mr. Porter, Kon Artis, or Denaun, is an American rapper and record producer
Denaun_Porter
American drug dealer from Harlem, New York, US
Richard Thomas Porter (July 26, 1964 – January 3, 1990) was an American drug kingpin and gangster who rose to prominence in the Harlem neighborhood of
Rich_Porter
British politician (1930–2026)
Dame Shirley Porter, Lady Porter (née Cohen; 29 November 1930 – 2 May 2026) was a British politician who led Westminster City Council in London from 1983
Shirley_Porter
Topics referred to by the same term
Paul Porter may refer to: Paul Porter (announcer) (born c. 1954), American public address announcer Paul Porter (biker) (born 1963), Canadian outlaw biker
Paul_Porter
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Judge Porter may refer to: Augustus S. Porter (1769–1849), first judge in Niagara County, New York David J. Porter (judge) (born 1966), judge of the United
Judge_Porter
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Dave Porter may refer to: David Porter (British politician) (born 1948), Conservative member of parliament for Waveney, 1987–1997 David Porter (Ontario
David_Porter
Scottish television personality, former model and actress
Gail Porter (born 23 March 1971) is a Scottish television personality, former model and actress. She started her television career in children's TV, before
Gail_Porter
Airline of Canada
Porter Airlines (stylized in all lowercase as porter) is a Canadian airline headquartered at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Toronto. It is the third
Porter_Airlines
American basketball player (born 1998)
Michael Lamar Porter Jr. (born June 29, 1998), also known as "MPJ", is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National
Michael_Porter_Jr.
Mass-produced clothing in standard sizes
Ready-to-wear (RTW) – also called prêt-à-porter, or off-the-rack or off-the-peg in casual use – is the term for garments sold in finished condition in
Ready-to-wear
American Union Army general
Fitz John Porter (August 31, 1822 – May 21, 1901) (sometimes written FitzJohn Porter or Fitz-John Porter) was a career United States Army officer and a
Fitz_John_Porter
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)
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
English actress, presenter and comedian
Lucy Donna Porter (born 27 January 1973) is an English actress, writer, presenter, and comedian. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Brighton
Lucy_Porter
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Chris Porter may refer to: Chris Porter (basketball) (born 1978), American professional basketball player Chris Porter (comedian) (born 1979), American
Chris_Porter
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Sean Porter may refer to: Sean Porter (American football) (born 1991), American football player Sean Porter (cinematographer) (fl. 2010s), American cinematographer
Sean_Porter
English rugby union player
Will Porter (born 14 December 1998) is an English professional rugby union player for Harlequins. Porter was born in Philadelphia. At the age of one he
Will_Porter
Town in Indiana, United States
Porter is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,210 as of the 2020 census. Porter is in the
Porter,_Indiana
United States Navy admiral (1813–1891)
David Dixon Porter (June 8, 1813 – February 13, 1891) was a United States Navy admiral and a member of one of the most distinguished families in the history
David_Dixon_Porter
American power tool company
International. Rockwell made numerous changes, including phasing out the Porter-Cable name, relocating the company's base of operations to Jackson, Tennessee
Porter-Cable
2014 studio album by Porter Robinson
Worlds is the debut studio album by the American electronic music producer Porter Robinson, released on August 12, 2014, by Astralwerks. Initially known for
Worlds (Porter Robinson album)
Worlds_(Porter_Robinson_album)
doing business as Porter, is an Indian on-demand intra-city logistics company headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As of 2026, Porter operates in 35 cities
Porter_(company)
1980 film by David Lynch
begins to question the morality of his own actions. Meanwhile, a night porter named Jim starts selling tickets to locals who come at night to gawk at the
The_Elephant_Man_(1980_film)
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
office by that name in the area. No incorporated municipalities are within this zip code, with the census designated place of Porter Heights also having
Porter,_Texas
Passenger railroad car worker
Pullman porters were men hired to work for the railroads as porters on sleeping cars. Starting shortly after the American Civil War, George Pullman sought
Pullman_porter
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Bill Porter (author) (born 1943), American author who writes under the name Red Pine Bill Porter (golfer) (born 1959), American golfer Bill Porter (hurdler)
Bill_Porter
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Porter may refer to: Stephen Porter (director) (1925–2013), American stage and television director, producer, set designer, and writer Stephen Porter
Stephen_Porter
River in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
for the city. The brook derives its name from its brownish colour, similar to the colour of Porter beer. The Porter Brook rises from a series of springs
Porter_Brook
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
Neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States
Porter Ranch is a suburban neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, in the northwest portion of the San Fernando Valley. The Porter family acquired part
Porter_Ranch,_Los_Angeles
American basketball player and coach (born 1963)
Terry Porter (born April 8, 1963) is an American former college basketball coach and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was
Terry_Porter
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(1883–1954), married name Linda Porter, wife of Cole Porter This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If an internal link
Linda_Porter
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)
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Richard Porter may refer to: Richard Porter (radio), on Heart Kent Richard Porter (MP) for Midhurst (UK Parliament constituency) Richard Kalan Porter, Canadian
Richard_Porter
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Charles Porter may refer to: Charles Porter (Australian politician) (1910–2004), member for Toowong in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Australia
Charles_Porter
American actor (born 1979)
Matthew Scott Porter (born July 14, 1979) is an American actor, voice actor, and occasional singer. He is best known for his role as Jason Street in the
Scott_Porter
American businessman (1869–1947)
Pullis, a railroad porter. Motlow was a passenger on an L&N train when a confrontation arose between him and a black porter named Ed Wallis who asked
Lem_Motlow
Topics referred to by the same term
Porter Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan: Porter Township, Cass County, Michigan Porter Township, Midland County, Michigan
Porter_Township,_Michigan
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William Porter may refer to: William Dennison Porter (1810–1883), South Carolina lieutenant governor William Porter (Attorney General) (1805–1880), attorney-general
William_Porter
American actor and singer (born 1969)
William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American singer, actor, writer, director and businessperson. He gained notice performing on Broadway
Billy_Porter
2021 science-fiction novel by Andy Weir
audiobook was read by Ray Porter and won the 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year. The book was adapted into a film of the same name starring Ryan Gosling
Project_Hail_Mary
American country singer (1927–2007)
Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was an American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour
Porter_Wagoner
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Kevin Porter may refer to: Kevin Porter (American football) (born 1966), American football player and coach Kevin Porter (basketball, born 1950), American
Kevin_Porter
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Rufus Porter may refer to: Rufus Porter (painter) (1792–1884), American painter, inventor, and founder of Scientific American magazine Rufus Porter (American
Rufus_Porter
Show tune from the 1934 musical of the same name
"Anything Goes" is a song written by Cole Porter for his 1934 musical of the same name. Many of the lyrics include humorous references to figures of scandal
Anything Goes (Cole Porter song)
Anything_Goes_(Cole_Porter_song)
American naval officer and diplomat (1780–1843)
Porter joined and became commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. Porter County, Indiana is named after him. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Porter served
David_Porter_(naval_officer)
Canadian actress, singer (born 1990)
MacKenzie Lea Porter (born January 29, 1990) is a Canadian country singer, songwriter, and actress. She has released two albums (MacKenzie Porter and Nobody's
MacKenzie_Porter
British writer, director, and television presenter (born 1979)
Dawn O'Porter (née Porter; born 23 January 1979) is a British writer, director, and television presenter. Dawn O'Porter was born in Alexandria, Scotland
Dawn_O'Porter
American baseball player and manager (born 1972)
Marquis Donnell "Bo" Porter (born July 5, 1972) is an American former professional baseball player, manager, and coach. He is the current first base coach
Bo_Porter
Native American applied mathematician and environmental consultant
Freda Porter (born 1957), a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, is an applied mathematician and environmental scientist known as one of the first
Freda_Porter
American military trial
of Fitz John Porter (November 25, 1862 – January 22, 1863) was a major event of the American Civil War. Major General Fitz John Porter was found guilty
Court-martial of Fitz John Porter
Court-martial_of_Fitz_John_Porter
Predictive tool in business management
Porter's four corners model is a predictive tool designed by Michael Porter that helps in determining a competitor's course of action. Unlike other predictive
Porter's_four_corners_model
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Mary Porter may refer to: Mary Bea Porter (born 1949), American golfer Mary Porter (actress) (died 1765), English actress Mary Porter (politician) (born
Mary_Porter
American actor (1888–1953)
Clifford Porter Hall (September 19, 1888 – October 6, 1953) was an American character actor known for appearing in a number of films in the 1930s and 1940s
Porter_Hall
Topics referred to by the same term
Daryl Porter may refer to: Daryl Porter (safety) (born 1974), American football safety Daryl Porter Jr. (politician) (born 1990), American attorney and
Daryl_Porter
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Porter Township may refer to: Porter Township, Crawford County, Arkansas, in Crawford County, Arkansas Porter Township, Porter County, Indiana Porter
Porter_Township
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Ron Porter (born 1945), American football player Ray Porter, American actor This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. If
Roy_Porter_(disambiguation)
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
Species of flowering plant
plant in the aster family known by the common names Porter's sagebrush, Porter's wormwood, and Porter mugwort. It is endemic to Wyoming in the United
Artemisia_porteri
Topics referred to by the same term
Thomas or Tom Porter may refer to: Thomas Porter (MP) (died 1522), English MP for Gloucester, 1515 Thomas Porter (dramatist) (1636–1680), English dramatist
Thomas_Porter
Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer
The Porter Motor Company was an early American steam automobile manufacturer based in Allston, Massachusetts. Major Dane Porter (first name is Major)
Porter_Motor_Company
2012 single by Porter Robinson
Kayzo together with Gammer, and from Jauz. In 2010, Porter Robinson released his first hit, "Say My Name", which topped Beatport's electro house charts. After
Language (Porter Robinson song)
Language_(Porter_Robinson_song)
Topics referred to by the same term
Arthur Porter may refer to: Arthur Porter (MP) (died 1559), English politician during the 16th century Arthur Kingsley Porter (1883–1933), American art
Arthur_Porter
American judge (born 1966)
has since been President of the Pittsburgh chapter. In 2014 David J. Porter's name was discussed to be included to the White House as part of a package
David_J._Porter_(judge)
Australian actress
Susie Porter (born 1970 or 1971) is an Australian television, film and theatre actress. She made her debut in the 1996 film Idiot Box, before rising to
Susie_Porter
Topics referred to by the same term
Joseph Porter may refer to: Joe Porter (producer), record producer and songwriter Joseph Porter, founder of British rock group Blyth Power Joe Porter, former
Joseph_Porter
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Andrew or Andy Porter may refer to: Andrew C. Porter (born 1942), American educational psychologist and psychometrician Andrew Porter (historian) (born
Andrew_Porter
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Daniel Porter could refer to: Daniel Porter (pirate), 18th-century Caribbean pirate and trader Daniel Porter (Canadian football) (born 1987), American
Daniel_Porter
School district in the U.S. state of New York
Lewiston-Porter Central School District, colloquially referred to as "Lew-Port", is a school district in the towns of Lewiston and Porter, New York, about
Lewiston-Porter Central School District
Lewiston-Porter_Central_School_District
Prep school in Charleston, South Carolina, US
The legal name of the institution remains The Porter Academy. The Porter Military Academy was formed in 1867 by the Rev. Anthony Toomer Porter, an Episcopal
Porter-Gaud_School
Award for experienced Sherpas
reverse the porter's name and Himalayan Club Number are engraved. During the mid-1930s the Himalayan Club set about compiling a register of porters based in
Tiger_Badge
Canadian banker 1958–
Brian Johnston Porter (born 9 February 1958) is a Canadian banker who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bank of Nova Scotia from 2013
Brian_J._Porter
American musician (born 1948)
Tiran Calvin Porter (born September 26, 1948) is an American bass and guitar player, vocalist and composer, best known as a member of The Doobie Brothers
Tiran_Porter
Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558
49–50. Porter, p. 371. Porter, p. 373. Porter, p. 372. Porter, p. 375; Tittler, p. 51. Porter, p. 376. Porter, p. 376; Tittler, p. 53. Porter, p. 398;
Mary_I
English footballer (born 2008)
Jack Kenny Porter (born 15 July 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Arsenal. Porter attended The
Jack_Porter_(footballer)
Topics referred to by the same term
Jack Porter also refer to: Jack Nusan Porter (born 1944), Ukrainian and American writer, sociologist, and activist Jack Porter (footballer) (born 2008)
Jack_Porter
American football player and coach (born 1977)
was named to the All-Section and All-State teams. He lettered twice in football, plus twice in basketball. He also played soccer as a youth. Porter has
Joey_Porter
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Port.French : from Old French porte ‘gateway’, ‘entrance’ (from Latin porta), hence a topographic name for someone who lived near the gates of a fortified town (typically, the man in charge of them).Jewish (Sephardic) : variant of Porta.
Male
Swedish
Norwegian and Swedish form of Greek Petros, PETTER means "rock, stone."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : reduced form of Forster.English : nickname from Middle English foster ‘foster parent’ (Old English fÅstre, a derivative of fÅstrian ‘to nourish or rear’).Jewish : probably an Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames, such as Forster.This name was brought to North America by many different bearers from the 17th century onward. Thomas Foster (1640–79) is buried in the old burial ground in Cambridge, MA. John Foster, born 1648 in Dorchester, MA, was the earliest wood engraver in America.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for someone who looked after asses and horses, from an agent derivative of Colt. Compare Coulthard.Variant spelling of German Kolter.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, CARTER means "carter," someone who uses a cart.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, German, Indian
Transporter of Goods with a Cart; Cart Driver; Carter; Someone who Uses a Cart
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia)
English (East Anglia) : unexplained. There is a Larter Farm in Norfolk, but whether the place name gave rise to the surname or vice versa is not clear.
Surname or Lastname
English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter)
English, Dutch, and North German (Pötter) : occupational name for a maker of drinking and storage vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle English, Middle Low German pot. In the Middle Ages the term covered workers in metal as well as earthenware and clay.
Boy/Male
Spanish American
Courteous.. The Spanish explorer and adventurer Cortez conquered the Aztec civilization of Mexico...
Boy/Male
French Latin American
Gatekeeper.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Latin
One who Carries Goods; Gatekeeper; Keeper of the Gate
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English martre, marter ‘marten’ (Old French martre).Dutch : possibly from marter ‘marten’.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, which could have derived from any of the following: 1) Middle English foster, FOSTER means "foster-parent," 2) forster, meaning "forester," 3) forster, meaning "shearer," or 4) fuyster, meaning "saddle-tree maker."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a horse dealer, Middle English corser.
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
English
English : occupational name for a hornblower or worker in horn, from an agent derivative of Old French corne ‘horn’ (see Corne).English : metonymic occupational name for a maker of hand mills, from an agent derivative of Old English cweorn ‘hand mill’ (see Corn 3).English : topographic name for someone who lived on the corner of two streets or tracks, (Middle English corner, from Old French cornier ‘angle’, ‘corner’).Americanized spelling of German Körner (see Koerner) or Swiss Korner.
Male
Norwegian
Danish and Norwegian form of Latin Martinus, MORTEN means "of/like Mars."
Boy/Male
English American
Keeper of the forest; forest ranger. Famous bearer: actor Parker Stevenson.
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, PORTER means "doorkeeper."
Surname or Lastname
English (Cumbria)
English (Cumbria) : unexplained. Compare Cartner.Americanized spelling of German Kortner, probably a habitational name from any of several places called Korten in Westphalia, the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. This is also found as a Norwegian name, probably taken there from Germany.
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
Girl/Female
Tamil
Bilpa Shree | பீலà¯à®ªà®¾ à®·à¯à®°à¯€Â
Bilvapatre
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English
Form the Graze Land; Village Surrounded by Pasture
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Muslim, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Devotee
Biblical
wasp (inhabitants)
Girl/Female
Muslim
A precious gem
Boy/Male
Hindu
Wall, Ox, That beholds
Girl/Female
Biblical
Fear, going down.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from either of two places, in West Yorkshire near Keighley and in North Yorkshire near Northallerton. Both are named with a river name, derived from the Old English word lēoma ‘gleam’, ‘sparkle’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Fairness
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Protector
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
PORTER NAME
n.
One who imports; the merchant who brings goods into a country or state; -- opposed to exporter.
v. t.
To invest with the Order of the Garter.
n.
A bringer in; an importer.
v. t.
To drive into a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment; as, to corner a person in argument.
v. t.
To drive into a corner.
n.
A private corner.
v. t.
To bind with a garter.
v. t.
To trade or exchange in the way of barter; to exchange (frequently for an unworthy consideration); to traffic; to truck; -- sometimes followed by away; as, to barter away goods or honor.
v. t.
To plaster or make fast with mortar.
v. t.
To cherish; to promote the growth of; to encourage; to sustain and promote; as, to foster genius.
a.
Near the beginning; preceeding; as, the former part of a discourse or argument.
n.
See Pouter.
v. t.
To make a border for; to furnish with a border, as for ornament; as, to border a garment or a garden.
v. t.
To fasten with a cotter.
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.
Alt. of Dormer window
n.
The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.
n.
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point; as, the chimney corner.
v. t.
To get command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to put one's own price on it; as, to corner the shares of a railroad stock; to corner petroleum.
n.
The Ottoman court; the government of the Turkish empire, officially called the Sublime Porte, from the gate (port) of the sultan's palace at which justice was administered.