Portia

[Pluto30]

Is this name usable? Nice? Horrid? Any comments welcome.

The Porsche thing likely wouldn't be an issue where I live, as Porsche is generally pronounced "porsh", one syllable (unless the person is a car enthusiast).

[SeashellHoarder]

I like it a lot!

Would there be a middle name?

[OnceMoreIntoTheBleach]

Not overly keen myself but nowt wrong with it. What would it get shortened to though?

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

I don't like it at all. It's an odd name IMO.

[msrisotto]

I love it

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

I think it's gorgeous

[DearMrDilkington]

I really like it. What middle name were you thinking of using?

[MikeUnicornMike]

It's a lovely name. It was on my list of baby names.

[LuckySantangelo1]

Hmmm. Really don't like it, sorry OP. Affected aspirational poshness is what springs to mind. If you are properly posh then you can probably get away with it!

[Jaimx86]

Love the link to Shakespeare's character from The Merchant of Venice. I also like Ophelia.

[Pluto30]

The middle name will probably be Joan as it's a family name.

[PortiaCastis]

I cant help but say it's a lovely name

[Pluto30]

Haha Portia

I'm pleasantly surprised by the comments so far! I had worried it would be too posh or aspirational, but the majority of people don't seem to think it's a worry.

[Meeep]

Yes I like it too.

[Footle]

The quality of mercy is not strained, but droppeth as the gentle dew from heaven .. What's not to like ?

[MikeUnicornMike]

I think Joan is also a lovely name. I know an Ophelia. Do think about abbreviations though. Portia might end up being Podge, Joan Joanie, Ophelia Fi etc

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

I like it, it's a nice name. I know two - a 15 year old and a 2 year old.

[soundsystem]

I love it! Was only out off for DD because of the Porsche thing but as that's not an issue then I'd go for it

[Overthehillandroundthebend]

I have always liked it - DH vetoed it =(

[Overthehillandroundthebend]

Just to add - he only vetoed it because of the car... Without that it's perfect.

[Pluto30]

We like Ophelia too, but it doesn't go with our last name

Very pleased with the Portia reactions!

[BarInSpace]

de Rossi (born Amanda but changed it to Portia at 15).

It's fine.

[SorenaJ]

Portia is a lovely name.

[Gardencentregroupie]

Hmm. I know a Porscha same pronunciation as Portia, the name generally doesn't go down well, and nobody ever knows how to spell it. But if you love it use it.

[Pipilangstrumpf]

Portia is beautiful! Classic and not overused.

[Shemozzle]

To me it sounds horrible. Really harsh and my first impression is wannabe trendy posh. But chavvy rather than middle class. In a Mercedes kind of way.