The first name Portia is of Latin, Shakespearean origin. It is often a girl name. It has the following meaning(s):

Latin: An Offering. Portia Was a Heroine in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'

Latin: Roman Clan Name

Shakespearean: 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Wife of Brutus. 'The Merchant of Venice' a Rich Heiress, Pursued by Bassanio

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Arragon  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' the Prince of Arragon, Suitor to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon

Balthasar  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' Servant to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Attendant on Don Pedro. 'The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet' Servant to Romeo

Bassanio  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' Friend to Antonia, Who Borrows from Antonio to Pursue His Successful Suit for Portia

Morocco  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' the Prince of Morocco, Suitor to Portia

Nerissa  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' Portia's Waiting-maid

Pedro  (Shakespearean)
'The Merchant of Venice' the Prince of Arragon, Suitor to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon

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