Fortier - Last Names

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Fortier

/fɔrˈtjeɪ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Stronger or fortifier

Represents resilience, protection, and enduring strength, often symbolizing someone who provides stability or defense within a family or community.

Symbolism

Embodies fortitude, security, and ancestral pride, reflecting a lineage connected to strength and structural integrity—both literal and metaphorical.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French word 'fortier', meaning 'stronger', which itself comes from 'fort' (strong). It was often used as an occupational name for a keeper of a fortress or a builder of fortifications.

Style & Origin

traditional
strong
european

Cultural Background

Of French origin, Fortier is a toponymic and occupational surname historically associated with those

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