Octavius Name Meaning
The name Octavius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Octavius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Octavius Name Meaning
Ancient RomanRoman family name meaning "eighth" from Latin octavus. This was the original family name of the emperor Augustus (born Gaius Octavius). It was also rarely used as a Roman praenomen, or given name.
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