- Meaning
- Great, venerable
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Sophisticated, Classic
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, Nordic
Nicknames for August
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Gus, Augie
- German
- Gustl
What people expect from a August
August mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, a brilliant mind.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
August: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
August
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Great, venerable".
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Iceland has a Naming Committee. A new name must fit Icelandic grammar and spelling, or it's refused.
Icelandic Personal Names ActQuestions about August
What does the name August mean?
August is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Great, venerable".
Is August a boy or girl name?
August is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name August?
August is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, Nordic.
What are nicknames for August?
Common nicknames for August are Gus, Augie and Gustl.
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