US Popularity:11424
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Pig; Guardian of pigs
Traditional and timeless, the feminine name Porchia is truly fit for royalty. Of Italian and Latin origin, it stems from the Latin porcĭa and is believed to mean "pig" or "guardian of pigs." Across an abundance of cultures, pigs are symbols of honesty, awareness, and good fortune, which will all surely come baby's way with this sweet and unique name. Boasting a selection of variations, Porchia can be spelled as Porsche or Portia, which appeared in William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Portia was a rich, beautiful, gracious, and intelligent woman, sure to instill such qualities in your little bundle of joy.

Porchia Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2000
#22213
in 2000
- 1450
from 1998
In comparison to the previous year's data
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