Boy
Latin
2 syllables
August
AW-gust
/ˈɔː.ɡəst/
"Great and venerable" — a regal Latin name lit by the warmth of summer
August is the short form of Augustus, derived from the Latin augere meaning to increase or to venerate. The name carries imperial prestige — it was the title of Rome's first emperor Gaius Octavianus — as well as the warmth of its month namesake. August has experienced a significant revival as parents seek names that feel both timeless and fresh.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesAu · gust
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordAugustus
MeaningGreat, venerable, majestic
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayAugust 7
Nicknames
GusAugieAug
About the Name August
August means great or venerable, from the Latin augustus denoting a person of dignity and imperial worth.
August is the short form of the Latin Augustus, the title given to Rome's first emperor and later adopted as a given name.
August has been climbing steadily and entered the US top 200 by 2019, making it one of the fastest-rising vintage names.
August James, August Henry, and August Theodore are all strong, classic combinations.
August suggests warmth, dignity, and a certain golden quality — like the month itself, full and bright.
The standard English spelling is August. Related forms include Augustus (Latin), Auguste (French), and Augusto (Spanish/Italian).
Personality of August
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named August
Creativity
78%
Elegance
86%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
80%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named August
A
August Wilson
Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright, author of Fences and The Piano Lesson
A
August Strindberg
Swedish playwright and novelist, father of modern drama
P
Prince August of Prussia
19th-century Prussian military officer and royal
Middle Names for August
Beautiful combinations that flow well with August
August James
August Henry
August Theodore
August Oliver
August Felix
August Wilder
August River
August Reid
August Grey
August Clark
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History of August
27 BC
Gaius Octavianus takes the title Augustus, founding the Roman Empire
800
Charlemagne revives imperial traditions, making Augustus-derived names prestigious in Europe
1900
August common in Scandinavian and German communities
2015
August re-enters US top 200 as part of the vintage name revival
Numerology & Symbolism of August
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🌸
Lucky Flower
Poppy
August Around the World
How August is written in different languages and scripts
أوغست
Arabic
オーガスト
Japanese
Август
Russian
어거스트
Korean
奥古斯特
Chinese
Αύγουστος
Greek
ऑगस्ट
Hindi
אוגוסט
Hebrew
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