AUGUSTINE  

Gender: M
Origin: English variation of AUGUSTUS
Meaning: "the exalted one"

More substantial (and saintly) than August, Augustine, along with its nickname Gus, is definitely a viable choice.

International Variations:
Augustinos (Greek) Agaistin (Irish Gaelic) Agostino (Italian) Augustus (Slavic)

Augustine is being discussed in our message boards:

• some of my favorites--what do you think?
• Names I think are great but can't bring myself to use...
• Middle name for Alice?
• Names from about 1940
• Build a Name Together

Read Nameberry blog posts about Augustine:

• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• SUMMER BABY NAMES
• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS