Origin, Meaning, And History Of Octavio
Octavio is a boy’s name with roots in Latin. It is the Spanish version of the Latin name Octavius, which means ‘eighth’ in English. It was commonly given to a baby born in the eighth month of the year or the eighth-born child in terms of birth order, and this is how the term October first appeared. The Latin word was derived from the Greek root ὀκτά- (Oct), which also gave rise to other words with an ‘eighth’ meaning, such as octagon and octet. The Hispanic-American community uses the name Octavio the most.
The name Octavio or Octávio can also be found in Portuguese, but Otávio is the usual spelling. It is also used in the Philippines as a surname.
Octavio is pronounced as ahk-TAH-vee-oh, and some variations of Octavio are Kavi, Octavius, and Octavian. Octavia and Octavio are two Spanish baby names that are becoming more popular worldwide.
Gaius Octavius (63 B.C.–14 A.D.), the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar, often known as Augustus and considered the forerunner of the post–Republican Roman Empire, was one of the notable individuals with the name Octavius. Mexican poet Octavio Paz (1914–1998), who received the 1990 Nobel Prize in Literature, is a more modern name-bearer.
The name Octavio has also been referenced in pop culture.Octavio Palmerowas a character in the George Lopez television series created by stand-up comedian George Lopez along with Bruce Helford and Robert Borden.Octavio Silva, also referred to as Octane, is a playable character in Apex Legends and appears in Scarface, a 1983 film.
In addition, the name Octavio appeared as a character in the 2011 José Antonio Torres film Octavio, a character in Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds, and the computer game Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves.
In literature, the name appears in The Emperor of Paris by C.S. Richardson as the protagonist who is a baker in Paris. The novel There There by Tommy Orange has the characterOctavio Gomez.
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Famous People With The Name Octavio
- Octavio Eduardo Dotel DiazDominican former Baseball player
- Octavio ZambranoEcuadorian football coach with experience in North America, Latin America, and Europe.
- Octavio TrompowskyBrazilian chess player, who won the 1939 Brazilian Championship
Octavio On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Octavio has wavered while climbing up the popularity charts. Take a look at the graphs below to get a better understanding.
Popularity Over Time
奥克塔维奥的流行wh时在2003年达到顶峰opping 437 babies per million were given this name that year. The graph below shows its changing popularity overtime.
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Since the mid 80s, the name has steadily declined in terms of ranking with the lowest rank being 21,429 in 2007.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Octavio
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Octavio?
The name Octavio means a french word that means "me" oneself.
2. What is the origin of the name Octavio?
Octavio has a Latin and Spanish origin.
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