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Octavia

Meaning: eighth · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

The feminine of Octavius, 'eighth'. Octavia was the sister of the emperor Augustus.

Famous people named Octavia

Octavia Spencer (actor)
Octavia E. Butler (author)

Nicknames

Tavi, Via

Variants & related names

Ottavia, Octavie

Octavia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Octavia mean?

Octavia means “eighth”. It comes from Latin.

Is Octavia a popular name?

Yes — Octavia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Octavia?

Tavi, Via.

What are other forms of Octavia?

Ottavia, Octavie.

Similar names

Grace · Camila · Emily · Victoria · Nova · Emilia

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.