Potter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Potter \p(ot)-

is of English origin, and its meaning is "maker of pots". Occupational name. Made famous by ficitional boy magician Harry Potter.

Baby names that sound like Potter are Peter and Pieter. Other similar baby names are Porter, Patten and Ritter.

Potter is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#376 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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