Octavius
Pronunciation: [ ahkt-AYV-ee-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Octavius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 15 babies have been named Octavius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Octavius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,528 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,528
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Octavius is also used as a boy name, ranked #2013.
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About the Name Octavius
Octavius is a girl name .
Is Octavius a boy or girl name? Octavius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,528 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,013. Octavius is more commonly used as a boy name.
Octavius is currently ranked #58,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Octavius include Oct, Octa, Octay, Octaie, Octav, Octavy, Octavie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Ocy, and Ocie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Octavius include Octavia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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