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Portia

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Pluto30 · 02/11/2016 20:21

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

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).

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Meeep · 02/11/2016 21:06

Yes I like it too.

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Pluto30 · 02/11/2016 21:04

Haha Portia Grin

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.

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PortiaCastis · 02/11/2016 20:38

I cant help but say it's a lovely name

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Pluto30 · 02/11/2016 20:36

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

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Jaimx86 · 02/11/2016 20:35

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

LuckySantangelo1 · 02/11/2016 20:34

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!

MikeUnicornMike · 02/11/2016 20:31

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

DearMrDilkington · 02/11/2016 20:30

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

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 02/11/2016 20:30

I think it's gorgeous

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 02/11/2016 20:28

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

msrisotto · 02/11/2016 20:28

I love it

OnceMoreIntoTheBleach · 02/11/2016 20:25

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

SeashellHoarder · 02/11/2016 20:25

I like it a lot!

Would there be a middle name?

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