Octave
Meaning of Octave
Octave is a strong and distinctive name for a baby boy. With its origins in French, Octave is pronounced as ohk-TAHV (/ɔk.taːv/). The name Octave has variations such as Octavius. In terms of popularity in the United States, Octave has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. It reached its peak in 1919 and 1920 when it ranked 18th in popularity. Since then, Octave has gradually declined in usage, but still remains an uncommon and unique choice for parents seeking a timeless and classic name for their son.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ohk-TAHV (/ɔk.taːv/)
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Notable People Named Octave
| Octave Uzanne was a 19th-century French bibliophile, writer, publisher, and journalist. |
| Octave Chanute was a French-American civil engineer and aviation pioneer who advised and publicized many aviation enthusiasts, including the Wright brothers, and was hailed as the father of aviation at his death. |
| Octave van Rysselberghe was a prominent Belgian architect known for his work during the Art Nouveau period. |
| Octave Lapize was a French professional road racing cyclist and track cyclist. |
| Octave Gallian - Lazare Octave Georges Victor Gallian was a French painter celebrated for his portraits and landscapes. |
| Octave Levenspiel was a renowned professor of chemical engineering at Oregon State University, known for his expertise in chemical reaction engineering and authoring the textbook Chemical Reaction Engineering. |
| Octave is an American thoroughbred racehorse sired by Unbridled's Song, a descendant of the 1990 Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled. |
| Louis Édouard Octave Crouzon (1874–1938) was a French neurologist from Paris. |
| Octave Magnan, a former farmer, was a Conservative political figure who represented Montcalm in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec during the late 19th century. |
| Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet was a renowned French painter and medallic artist. |
| Octave Hamelin was a French philosopher who taught at the University of Bordeaux and the University of Sorbonne, known for his friendship with sociologist Émile Durkheim and his translations of classical Greek philosophers. |
| Octave de Rochebrune (1824–1900) was a French artist known for his 492 etchings, which included depictions of the Château de Blois, the Château de Chambord, and the Château de Vitré. |
| Octave Dayen, a French cyclist, participated in four events at the 1928 Summer Olympics. |
