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).

I like it a lot!

Would there be a middle name?

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

I love it

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

I think it's gorgeous

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

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

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!

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

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

I cant help but say it's a lovely name

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.

Yes I like it too.

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

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

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

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

I have always liked it - DH vetoed it =(

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

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

Very pleased with the Portia reactions!

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

It's fine.

Portia is a lovely name.

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.

Portia is beautiful! Classic and not overused.

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.