Ottavio
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ottavio
Ottavio derives from the Latin name Octavius, which comes from the word "octavus" meaning "eighth," originally used to denote the eighth son or child in a family.
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Etymology
Ottavio derives from the Latin name Octavius, which comes from the word "octavus" meaning "eighth," originally used to denote the eighth son or child in a family. The name is primarily used in Italian and other Romance language-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in Roman times (notably Emperor Augustus, originally named Octavian) and continued use in Catholic-majority regions, particularly Italy.
Ottavio currently ranks #13,384 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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