Newport - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Newport \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "new port". Place name. In America, the name is known via the Newport Jazz Festival and a brand of mentholated cigarettes. There are ten cities named Newport in America, including the resort of Newport, Rhode Island.

A similar baby name is Neper.

Newport is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5299 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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