AUGUSTUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "the exalted one"

Popularity in 2008: #795

Parents are beginning to look at imposing but fusty-sounding names like this one with fresh eyes: they definitely make a strong statement.

Variations:
Gus, Augie

Augustus is being discussed in our message boards:

• Build a Name Together
• Create Your Own Family (10 Kids!)
• A Duggarlike Game
• LENNON-need suggestions pls.
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Augustus:

• NAMEBERRY HERESIES: Those nameberry faves are not loved by all
• SUMMER BABY NAMES
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN NAMES: Early Classical Choices
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List
• Q BABY NAMES HAVE A HIGH 'Q' QUOTIENT