OCTAVIA  

Gender: F
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "eighth"

While there aren't many eighth children anymore, this ancient Roman name has real possibilities as a substitute for the overused Olivia; recommended for its combination of classical and musical overtones. It was chosen for his daughter by Kevin Sorbo.

Variations:
Octoviana, Octaviana, Octavice, Octaviah, Tavie, Octavya, Octavienne, Octiana, Octivia, Octavianne, Tavy, Octavise, Octaviais, Octabia

International Variations:
Octavie, Octava (French) Ottavia (Italian) Otavia, Tavia (Spanish)

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Octavia is being discussed in our message boards:

• Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
• narrowing my list...need help
• James for a girl?
• Stuck between 2 Names - Help!
• New Babies Coming?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Octavia:

• AUTUMN NAMES
• BRITISH BABY NAMES
• SILENT SCREEN NAMES: Vintage names of vamps and villains
• BABY GIRL NAMES FROM ANCIENT ROME
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN HEROINE NAMES