Porter
[ˈpɔːrtər]Meaning
an English occupational surname meaning "doorkeeper", from Old French porte, "door"
Background Story
Porter is an English occupational surname meaning "doorkeeper". It comes ultimately from the Old French porte, "door", from Latin porta.
Temperament
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