What is the origin of the name Augusten?

Augusten is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Augusten?

Augusten is currently ranked #12486 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Augusten?

Augusten is pronounced aw-GUS-tin.

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Augusten

aw-GUS-tin

Popularity

#12486

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

120

Peak Year

#16 in 2015

First Recorded

2006

Style

Royal & Regal, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Augusten is a variant of August, derived from the Latin Augustus, meaning 'venerable' or 'majestic'.

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Augie Gus

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Spelling Variations

Augustin Auguste

Similar Names

Atticus Caspian Oliver Theodore

Personality Traits

DignifiedMajesticWiseStrong

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