Octave name meaning
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What does Octave mean?
Octave means The Eighth or Modeled on a Roman Sex is mostly used in French used as a baby boy name has its origin in Latin. Octave is version of preeminent Octavius.
Trendy and Vintage Octavius is originated from Latin, Octavius means "Born In the Eighth Month, Eighth Born and Modeled on a Roman Family". The name is celebrated on November 20th.
How do I pronounce Octave?
You can pronounce the two syllabled name Octave as o-cta-ve. oc-tave is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Octave
Octavius, Octavus, Quantavius, Octavian, Quantavious, Octavianus
How popular is the name Octave?
A common name in France with over 11510 new-borns have been given the name since 1900. Recently peaking at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 79th spot and 328 baby boys were given the name.
Octave is an uncommon baby name in United States, 52 years of presence was not sufficient to save the name and it finally disappeared in 1969. Over 443 babies in United States have been named Octave.
In Belgium, it has been in use since 2004 and achieved its top ranking of 480 in 2018. Over 114 babies in Belgium have been named Octave.
But Octave is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 20000 have the name.
According to our findings, over 10000 babies have been named Octave globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 4404 | 5 |
| 1966 | 3944 | 5 |
| 1962 | 4037 | 5 |
| 1960 | 4042 | 5 |
| 1959 | 3989 | 5 |
| 1952 | 2514 | 10 |
| 1949 | 3692 | 5 |
| 1947 | 3096 | 7 |
| 1946 | 3171 | 6 |
| 1944 | 3429 | 5 |
Facts
Octave in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 20 | 68 | 0 | 5 |
 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Octave
You sometimes doubt yourself because of what others have to say about you. Being a boss suits you because of your high self-esteem, determination, and knowledge. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. If letter E is your capstone, it reveals your dominant character. You lack responsibility and commitment. People can't believe you are real. You don't even believe you are real.
Parents who liked Octave, loved these names
- Siro - Unisex name Siro is rooted from Old Greek and Finnish, largely used in Italian, Danish and Swedish languages, meaning of Siro is "Graceful, Delicate, Slender or Seirios"
- Porche - Particulary used in English uncustomary, Porche is used as a baby girl name. It is rooted from Latin, meaning of Porche is "The Heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice and Offering". Porche is resulted from Portia.
- Cornelie - Used in Finnish and Swedish, Cornelie came from Latin and is bestowed upon baby girls, Cornelie means "Raven"
- Leanna - Widespread and Enduring Leanna has its origin in English and Latin is used substantially in Finnish, English and Swedish, a unisex name, Leanna means "Julia"
- Augustinas - Used dominantly in Lithuanian, Augustinas is used as a baby boy name, Augustinas means "The August and The Dignified" has origin in Latin. Augustinas is derived from Augustine.
Famous people named Octave
- Octave Feuillet, French novelist and dramatist
- Octave Pirmez, Belgian author born in Châtelineau
- Octave Gengou, Belgian bacteriologist
- Octave Garnier, French anarchist and founding member of the infamous Bonnot Gang
- Octave Hamelin, French philosopher
- Octave Levenspiel, professor of chemical engineering at Oregon State University
- Octave Maus, Belgian art critic, writer, and lawyer
- Octave Meynier, French military officer
- Octave Mannoni, French psychoanalyst and author
- Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet, French painter and medallic artist
- Octave Crouzon, French neurologist born in Paris
- Octave Mirbeau, French journalist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, novelist
- Octave Crémazie, French Canadian poet and bookseller
- Octave Chanute, American civil engineer and aviation pioneer
- Octave Lapize, French professional road racing cyclist and track cyclist
- Octave Dierckx, Belgian liberal and politician
- Octave, American thoroughbred racehorse
- Octave Berthier, from 1933 drama flick Jocelyn, who characterized Le pâtre.
- In 1948 film, 11 uomini e un pallone, Octave Senoret portrayed Alfredo Massi.
Lists having Octave
- Boy names beginning with O
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Latin Boy Names
- French Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in France (1917)
- Baby Names that mean Eighth
- Baby Names that mean Month
- Baby Names that mean Modeled
- Baby Names that mean Roman
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls