Portland - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Portland \p(o)-rtla-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "land near the port". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Portland are Bartalan and Parthalan. Other similar baby names are Cortland, Courtland and Kirtland.

Portland is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#45847 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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