Portugal

Meaning

Portugal is originally a geographical name rather than a personal given name. It comes from the country name Portugal, which historically developed from the Latin place-name Portus Cale; as a given name, it would usually function as a modern toponymic or patriotic choice rather than carrying a separate traditional name-meaning. The excerpts show Portugal mainly as a national context for other names, not as an established given name.

Origin

Fun fact

Because it is primarily a place name, Portugal is much more likely to appear as a surname, literary name, or unusual modern given name than as a traditional first name.