Octavia
/ok-TAY-vee-ah/
Octavia is a Latin girl's name pronounced /ok-TAY-vee-ah/. A noble Roman family name derived from 'octavus' meaning 'the eighth'.
Meaning of Octavia
A noble Roman family name derived from 'octavus' meaning 'the eighth'.
Octavia is a Latin feminine name originating from the Roman clan name Octavius. It is derived from the word 'octavus', meaning 'the eighth', traditionally bestowed upon the eighth-born child or a child born in the eighth month.
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- /ok-TAY-vee-ah/
Cultural background
The name maintains a sense of classical elegance and is currently popular in English and Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with strength and Roman heritage.
Variations & nicknames
- Octavie
- Ottavia
- Octaviana
- Tavia
- Tavy
- Octa
Famous people named Octavia
Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.
Octavia the Younger
Sister of the first Roman Emperor Augustus and wife of Mark Antony
Politics · 69 BC – 11 BC
Octavia E. Butler
Renowned American science fiction writer and MacArthur Fellow
Literature · 1970s–2006
Octavia Spencer
Academy Award-winning American actress
Film · 1990s–present
Octavia Blake
Lead character in the television series and book saga 'The 100'
Fiction · 2014–2020
Octavia Hill
English social reformer and co-founder of the National Trust
Social Reform · 19th century
Frequently asked about Octavia
- What does Octavia mean?
- Octavia is a Latin name meaning 'the eighth', historically used for the eighth child or those born in the eighth month.
- How do you pronounce Octavia?
- It is typically pronounced 'ok-TAY-vee-uh'.
- Is Octavia a boy or girl name?
- Octavia is a feminine name; the masculine counterpart is Octavius or Octavio.
- What is the origin of the name Octavia?
- It originates from Ancient Rome as a gentilic name for the Octavia gens.
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