Meaning: Belonging to Octavius; ultimately eighth
The story
From Roman Octavianus, derived from Octavius. The future emperor Augustus used this form after adoption into Caesar’s family, giving it a specific Roman historical connection.
Nicknames
- Tavi
- Tav
Spellings & variants
- Octavius
- Ottaviano
Famous namesakes
- OctavianLater Emperor Augustus
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
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Origins
Octavian comes from Latin.
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