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Augustus

Pronunciation: [ ahg-UHST-uhs ]

Girl Name #70,283 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Augustus is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahg-UHST-uhs.

Parents who love the name Augustus often also consider Augusta, Aurelia, Augustine .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,283
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Aug Auy Augie Auguie

Also a Boy Name

Augustus is also used as a boy name, ranked #409.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Augustus

Is Augustus a boy or girl name?
Augustus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70283. As a boy name, it is ranked #409. Augustus is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Augustus?
Augustus is pronounced ahg-UHST-uhs.
How popular is the name Augustus?
Augustus is currently ranked #70283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Augustus?
Common nicknames for Augustus include Aug, Auy, Augie, and Auguie.
Is Augustus a common or rare name?
Augustus is an uncommon name, ranked #70283 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Augustus

Augustus is a girl name .

Is Augustus a boy or girl name? Augustus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,283 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #409. Augustus is more commonly used as a boy name.

Augustus is currently ranked #70,283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Augustus include Aug, Auy, Augie, and Auguie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Augustus include August, Augusta, Augustine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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