Offering or pig; a variant of Portia
Porshia is a modern phonetic spelling of the Roman clan name Portia. Historically derived from the Latin word 'porcus', it originally denoted a family of pig farmers, though it gained literary prestige through Shakespeare. This specific spelling variation is rare and offers a contemporary twist on a classical name.
Less common today
Porshia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,392 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The intelligent and wealthy heiress of Belmont Β· The Merchant of Venice
Australian-American actress known for Arrested Development