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Portia 
Latin, "Roman clan name"
As the spunky and intelligent daughter in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, Portia is a name with a rich literary pedigree and the shapely curves of a German sportscar. Add in the icy-blond elegance of actress Portia de Rossi, and you have a superstar of a name.
Variations
Porsha,
Porsche,
Porscha,
Porcha
Nicknames
Porsh
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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French, "Place name"
Woodsy and wholesome, this outdoorsy place name is a breath of fresh air in a crowd of Sierras and Montanas. Comes with the adorable nickname Cady.
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