Auguste
Meaning of Auguste
Auguste is a classic and timeless name with origins in France. It is derived from the Latin name Augustus, which means "great" or "venerable." Auguste has a strong and sophisticated sound, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinguished name for their baby boy. In French, it is pronounced as oh-GOOST (/oˈgust/). The popularity of the name Auguste has seen some fluctuations over the years in the United States. However, it remains a relatively uncommon choice, giving your child a unique and distinctive identity.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as oh-GOOST (/oˈgust/)
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Notable People Named Auguste
| Auguste Rodin - François Auguste René Rodin, a French sculptor and founder of modern sculpture, was known for his unique ability to create deeply pocketed surfaces in clay and for iconic sculptures such as The Thinker and The Kiss. |
| Auguste Comte - Isidore Marie Auguste François Xavier Comte was a French philosopher and mathematician known for formulating the doctrine of positivism and being regarded as the first philosopher of science in the modern sense. |
| Georges Auguste Escoffier was a renowned French chef and culinary writer who modernized traditional French cooking methods and popularized the five mother sauces. |
| Auguste Perret was a pioneering French architect known for his innovative use of reinforced concrete and his iconic buildings, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and the reconstruction of Le Havre after World War II. |
| Auguste Antoine Piccard was a Swiss physicist, inventor, and explorer known for his record-breaking hydrogen balloon flights and for inventing the first bathyscaphe, FNRS-2, to explore the ocean's depths. |
| Auguste Chapdelaine, also known as Mǎ Lài, was a French Christian missionary who was executed by Chinese officials, leading to France's involvement in the Second Opium War. |
| Auguste Emmanuel Vaucorbeil, a French composer and theatre manager, was best known for his art songs and served as the director of the Paris Opera until his passing at 62. |
| Auguste Nefftzer was a renowned French journalist, founder of Revue Germanique and Le Temps, and known for introducing G.W.F. Hegel to France. |
| Auguste de Bavay - Auguste Joseph François de Bavay was a brewer and industrial chemist in Australia. |
| Pierre-Auguste Roy de Loulay was a French advocate and politician who served as a deputy in the Second French Empire and the French Third Republic, and later became a senator. |
| Auguste Ottin - Auguste-Louis-Marie Jenks Ottin (1811–1890) was a renowned French academic sculptor and a recipient of the Legion of Honor decoration. |
| Auguste Maquet was a French author who is famous for being the chief collaborator of French novelist Alexandre Dumas, père, and co-writing works like The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. |
| Auguste Molinier was a French historian known for his contributions to the study of medieval history. |
| Auguste de Schonen - Baron Auguste Jean Marie de Schonen was a French lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the July Revolution of 1830 and later became a peer of France. |
| Auguste Cornaz - Auguste Georges Adrien Cornaz was a Swiss politician who served as President of the Swiss Council of States in 1881 and 1882. |
