August β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
August is a masculine name of Latin origin that means 'great', 'magnificent', or 'venerable'. It comes from the Latin word 'augustus', which was used as a title for Roman emperors.
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Meaning of August:
August is a masculine name of Latin origin that means 'great', 'magnificent', or 'venerable'. It comes from the Latin word 'augustus', which was used as a title for Roman emperors. August is a name that conveys a sense of grandeur, dignity, and importance. It is a strong and timeless choice for a boy, symbolizing greatness and distinction.
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: Germanic, Latin, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Catalan, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Roman
- US popularity: In 2022, 3722 newborns in the United States were named August (Social Security Administration data).
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What does the name August mean?
August is a masculine name of Latin origin that means 'great', 'magnificent', or 'venerable'. It comes from the Latin word 'augustus', which was used as a title for Roman emperors. August is a name that conveys a sense of grandeur, dignity, and importance.
What is the origin of the name August?
August is a boy's name of Germanic, Latin, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Catalan, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Roman origin.
Is August a boy or girl name?
August is commonly used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name August?
In 2022, 3,722 newborns in the United States were named August, according to Social Security Administration data.
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