Meaning: Eighth, through Octavius
The story
The feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius. It has occasionally marked birth order, but its use as a name does not require an eighth child.
Nicknames
- Tavi
- Tavia
- Via
- Ottie
Spellings & variants
- Ottavia
- Octavie
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Octavia comes from Latin.
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