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Porter

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

Gatekeeper; someone who carries burdens, usually luggage.

Famous Usage

Cole Porter - legendary American composer and songwriter known for 'Kiss Me, Kate' and 'Anything Goes'.

Screen Details

FBI Special Agent Dennis Porter in 'Prison Break'. Dr. Preston Porter in 'House'. Porter Scavo - character from 'Desperate Housewives'. In Disney-Pixar's 'Monsters Inc' - Porter is an employee at Monsters, Inc.

Personality Plus

For a pet who carries things, a retriever.

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