Portia

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Hey. What do you think of this name? X

Portia is a lovely name.

The problem with it comes when others only hear it spoken and don;t see it written down.

Everyone will assume her name is Porsche.

I agree, it's a nice name but too similar to Porsche.

Gorgeous name.

Don't think it matters that it similar to Porsche. Not a designer name (like Gucci/Armani/Paniro) as its a classic, Shakespearean first name in its own right, and spelt differently. Only will seem try hard if you're flash and tend to be the type of person with a Porsche. Why does it matter if similar to another word that doesn't have bad connotations?

People who know her will come to associate that name with her.

I like it. It's uncommon and will suit a little girl and woman equally.

Porsche?

It's a dcat name.
Portia was a Persian I believe....

So pretty sounding and Shakespearean but I really struggle to get past the Pig thing (which is weird because I don't have the same problem with Claudia and Cecilia). But maybe most people wouldn't have this association? The car thing wouldn't bother me though.

I assumed people know it's a name and different to a car.
It's a cool, different name. I wouldn't worry about some people spelling it wrong, I mean it's very different in my opinion

It means Pig, Hog or Doorway. If you are Ok with this then it's fine, as ultimately it is your choice.

Meanwhile a distant cousin has just named her child Dago.

Not actually told them what the connotations of the name are, they are both adult enough to know.

It was the cat in Notes on a Scandal. So it makes me think of Judi Dench

Lovely. Was on our list. Family name.

Honestly it’s a bit Hollyoaks for me.. (thinking along the same lines of Mercedes, Chardonnay etc)

Couldn’t explain my reasoning but that’s the first thing that came to my head!

It's Shakespearean.

It's quite nice. But, too close to Porsche yes.

Prefer Petra or Tertia.

Makes me think of pigs but I don't know why? Does it have something to do with pigs?

It's lovely.

Just Googled and apparently it meana 'pig, hog or doorway' and yeah sounds like the car which seems a bit naff (and yes it is spelt differently but how often do you spell out your name for people you meet)

I don't dislike it as a name but dislike the pig and 'Portly Portia' nickname potential.

I like it but the Porshe thing is unfortunate. What about Perdita?