Octavius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Octavius Name at a Glance

Name	Octavius
Meaning	Antony and Cleopatra'. Octavius Caesar, Roman triumvir. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Triumvir after Caesar's death, later Augustus Caesar, first emperor of Rome.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Octavius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Octavius means “Antony and Cleopatra'. Octavius Caesar, Roman triumvir. 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar' Triumvir after Caesar's death, later Augustus Caesar, first emperor of Rome”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Octavius Name Origin

Our database records Octavius under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Octavius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Octavius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Octavius

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