"great, venerable, magnificent"
Origin: Latin augustus
Language: Latin
Augie
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Meaning & Origin
"to increase, to grow"
Origin: Latin augere
Language: Latin
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The Story of Augie
Augie is an affectionate diminutive of August or Augustus, the Latin name meaning great or venerable, from the Latin augere (to increase, to grow). Augustus was the honorific title given to Gaius Octavius when he became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BCE — a name so prestigious that it became the root of the word August (the month) and augment. Today Augie is used both as a nickname and as a standalone given name.
Augie gained renewed cultural visibility through R.J. Palacio's 2012 novel Wonder, whose lovable protagonist Auggie Pullman inspired many parents to consider the name. Before that, it was a vintage American nickname used in the early-to-mid 20th century, now rising again as part of the trend toward old-fashioned nicknames as given names.
The August family of names carries the weight of Roman imperial history — Augustus Caesar transformed Rome and gave his name to an entire month. As a nickname, Augie softens this grandeur into something warm and approachable.
Historical Record
Augie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 541 babies have been named Augie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Augie is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #5,153 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Augustus Caesar is the reason August has 31 days — he wanted his month equal to Julius Caesar's July
- The novel Wonder's protagonist Auggie Pullman brought this name to a new generation
- Augment, inauguration, and august (the adjective) all share the same Latin root as Augie
Augie in Other Languages
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Auguste
German
August
Italian
Augusto
Spanish
Augusto
Portuguese
Augusto
Popularity Over Time
#5,153
Current Rank
Rising Fast
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Augie
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Augie Garrido
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Legendary American college baseball coach and five-time NCAA champion
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The beloved protagonist of R.J. Palacio's 2012 novel Wonder, a boy with a facial difference who teaches his school commu...
The beloved protagonist of R.J. Palacio's 2012 novel Wonder, a boy with a facial difference who teaches his school community about kindness
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,153
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Cultural Origins
- American English German Italian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Aug
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Frequently Asked Questions About Augie
What does the name Augie mean?
"great, venerable, magnificent" (from Latin augustus). "to increase, to grow" (from Latin augere). Augie is an affectionate diminutive of August or Augustus, the Latin name meaning great or venerable, from the Latin augere (to increase, to grow). Augustus was the honorific title given to Gaius Octavius when he became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BCE — a name so prestigious that it became the root of the word August (the month) and augment. Today Augie is used both as a nickname and as a standalone given name.
What is the origin of the name Augie?
Augie has Latin augustus, Latin augere, American, English, German, and Italian origins. In Latin augustus, it means "great, venerable, magnificent". In Latin augere, it means "to increase, to grow".
Is Augie a boy or girl name?
Augie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5153. As a girl name, it is ranked #67916. Augie is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Augie?
Augie is currently ranked #5153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Augie?
Common nicknames for Augie include Aug.
What are good middle names for Augie?
Popular middle name pairings include Augie James, Augie Lee, Augie William, Augie John, Augie Ray, and Augie Thomas.
What are good sibling names for Augie?
Names that pair well with Augie as siblings include Rosie, Millie, Archie, Theo, Hattie, and Louie.
How many syllables does Augie have?
Augie has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Augie a common or rare name?
Augie is an uncommon name, ranked #5153 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Augie
Augie is a boy name with American, English, German, and Italian origins . The name means "great, venerable, magnificent" in Latin augustus .
Is Augie a boy or girl name? Augie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,153 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,916. Augie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Augie is currently ranked #5,153 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Augie has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Augie include Aug. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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