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Porcia
How to Pronounce Porcia
Pronounced POR-shuh /ΛpΙΛrΚΙ/Medium
Meaning: Porcia is the original Latin spelling of the Roman woman's name later famous as Portia. It is the feminine of Porcius, an ancient Roman family name traditionally derived from porcus, 'pig' or 'swine,' reflecting the farming roots of many early Roman clan names.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Porcia is the classical Latin spelling of the name Shakespeare later popularized as Portia. It is the feminine of the Roman clan name Porcius, tied to porcus, 'pig,' a homely root typical of Rome's oldest family names. The most celebrated bearer was Porcia Catonis of the first century BC.
As a modern American name this spelling was never common, reaching only about twenty girls a year at its high point around nineteen-ninety. A girl named Porcia then is in her mid-thirties today.
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Porcia Catonis (died 43 BC)Roman noblewoman, daughter of Cato the Younger and wife of Brutus, remembered for her courage.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Porcia mean?
It is the Roman form of Portia, feminine of Porcius, linked to Latin porcus, 'pig.'
How do you pronounce Porcia?
It is said POR-shuh /ΛpΙΛrΚΙ/, two syllables with the stress on the first.
Is Porcia a boy or girl name?
Porcia is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Porcia?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak around nineteen-ninety.