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Comments and insights on the name Octavia: | Edit

can also be pronounced oct-ah-via

Personal experiences with the name Octavia: | Edit

My 7-year-old daughter is named Octavia. She has always received numerous compliments on her name. She loves her name! The only problem she has is that people tend to call her Olivia.

Nicknames for Octavia: | Edit

Tavia, Tavi

Meanings and history of the name Octavia: | Edit

From Latin, meaning "eighth child".

Famous real-life people named Octavia: | Edit

Octavia Butler, science fiction author
Octavia Taylor, daughter of President Zachary Taylor
Octavia Andrew Rush, founder of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

Octavia in song, story & screen: | Edit

Octavia of the Julii – Character from the TV series Rome. The character is based on the Roman matron Octavia Thurina Minor, sister of Roman Emperor Augustus, born to one of the most powerful families in Rome, the Julii.