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Portia

This one comes with obvious associations: Resplendent and confident, she's a wealthy heiress in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. Also, when spelled differently, a pricey (and prized) German sports car. A sophisticated choice for those in search of unusual feminine monikers.

Origin: Latin

Gender: Female

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Alternative Spellings: Porcha +; Porscha +; Porsche +; Porsha +; Portiea +; Add an Alternative

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Personality: Smart; Organized; Impatient; Caring; Add a Personality Trait

Famous Portias: Portia de Rossi the Aussie actress and girlfriend of Ellen DeGeneres; Add a Famous Portia

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