Offering; pig; or a gate/porch
Porchia is a rare variant of the Roman family name Portia. It most likely derives from the Latin 'porcus', meaning pig, which was a common occupational surname for swineherds in ancient Rome, or it may be associated with the word 'porta', meaning gate.
Less common today
Porchia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,769 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The intelligent and wealthy heiress who disguises herself as a lawyer · The Merchant of Venice
Australian-American actress known for Arrested Development
American actress known for the series Mr. Robot
