Augustus
Meaning of Augustus
Picture a swaddled babe in an imaginary ivory cradle beneath a Roman sunrise, and you’ll feel the heart of Augustus—a name first etched in Latin stone to honor Octavian, the “augustus” or “venerable” emperor whose reign launched the golden age of Rome. Carrying the sense of “majestic” and “worthy of reverence,” Augustus wears a laurel crown of history while still feeling approachable through nicknames like Gus or Auggie. It echoes in literature (Dickens), strolls through art-filled galleries, and even lends its dignity to the month of August, reminding parents that every calendar page can celebrate their little one. Despite its imperial roots, Augustus has quietly threaded through American birth records for more than a century, hovering in the sweet spot between familiar and rare—steady as a Roman column yet never stuck in marble. For families seeking a name that mingles storybook charm with timeless gravitas, Augustus offers a warm, sun-washed welcome.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as aw-GUHS-tuhs (/ɔːˈɡʌstəs/)
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Notable People Named Augustus
| Augustus Thomas Post Jr. was an American adventurer who founded the AAA and pioneered early automotive innovations. |
| Augustus Owsley Stanley I was a Kentucky politician who led antitrust efforts that broke up the American Tobacco Company and influenced the Clayton Antitrust Act. |
| Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an Irish sculptor renowned for his monuments honoring American Civil War heroes. |
| Augustus Edwin John was a Welsh painter and etcher once regarded as Britain's most important artist. |
| Augustus Pitt Rivers was an English officer and archaeologist who revolutionized archaeological methods and founded major museums with his extensive collections. |
| Augustus Keppel, 1st Viscount Keppel - Admiral Augustus Keppel was a distinguished Royal Navy officer who commanded ships in the War of the Austrian Succession and held key positions like Commander-in-Chief during the Seven Years' War. |
| Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton - Augustus Henry FitzRoy, the 3rd Duke of Grafton, was a Whig prime minister in the Georgian era. |
| Augustus van Horne Ellis was an American lawyer, sea captain, and Union Army brevet brigadier general killed in action at the Battle of Gettysburg. |
| Augustus Pablo, born Horace Michael Swaby, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub musician famous for his melodica performances. |
| Augustus Octavius Bacon was a Confederate soldier, segregationist, and U.S. senator from Georgia who became the first directly elected senator after the 17th Amendment, and his will's segregated park provision led to Supreme Court rulings. |
| Augustus A. White III is a pioneering African American surgeon who broke barriers as the first in several medical roles and holds distinguished professorships at Harvard Medical School. |
| Augustus Hopkins Strong was a Baptist minister and theologian in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, renowned for his influential book "Systematic Theology" that became a cornerstone of Baptist theological education. |
| Augustus Seymour Porter was a U.S. statesman from Michigan. |
| Augustus Frederick Sherman was an American clerk and photographer who held senior positions at Ellis Island from 1893 to 1925. |
| Augustus Mongredien was a corn merchant, political economist, writer, and a leading amateur British chess master. |
