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Octavia

Pronunciation: [ ahkt-AYV-ee-uh ]

Boy Name #19,259 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Octavia is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahkt-AYV-ee-uh.

Parents who love the name Octavia often also consider Octavia, Ocie, Octave .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#19,259
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Oct Ocy Octie Octaie

Also a Girl Name

Octavia is also used as a girl name, ranked #294.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Octavia

Is Octavia a boy or girl name?
Octavia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19259. As a girl name, it is ranked #294. Octavia is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Octavia?
Octavia is pronounced ahkt-AYV-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Octavia?
Octavia is currently ranked #19259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Octavia?
Common nicknames for Octavia include Oct, Ocy, Octie, and Octaie.
Is Octavia a common or rare name?
Octavia is an uncommon name, ranked #19259 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Octavia

Octavia is a boy name .

Is Octavia a boy or girl name? Octavia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,259 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #294. Octavia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Octavia is currently ranked #19,259 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Octavia include Oct, Ocy, Octie, and Octaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Octavia include Octavio, Octavius, Octavian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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