French · Latin

Octave

Pronounced ok-TAHVShare

Meaning: Eighth

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Octave is the French form of Octavius. Its Latin numeral root belongs to a Roman family name, rather than requiring the child to be eighth-born.

Nicknames

  • Tavi

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Octave comes from French and Latin.

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