Octavia

Deborah621

What does everyone think of the name Octavia?

I am not pg yet but we are already talking about names for the next baby

femmepink

Love.

Although I'd never use it.

KMac2784

GermanGirl2007

I actually kind of like it.  It's not my typical style, but I think it could really grow on me. I feel like it is along the lines of Athena and Philomena which are both names that I really like a lot.

plunderb

I really like it! But I wouldn't use it unless she had some connection to the number 8. Not necessarily an 8th child, but maybe born on the 8th or in August or something like that. Or maybe an 8th grandchild.

You might also like Olympia, Lavinia, or Lucretia.

asibilrud

LOVE! but I'd never have the guts to use it!

Ceridwen21

Stunning!

capulet

femmepink:

Love.

Although I'd never use it.

Ditto.  Mostly because it literally means "eighth" and DH's family takes the ordinal Latin names literally (their fifth child is Quintin and they considered naming their eighth Octavian.  Yes, they have eight kids).  I love Latin names like Aurelia, Livia,  Antonia...I'll try to think of others.

rubyjem00

I really like it but I don't think that I would actually ever use it.

Moneypenny424

I really like it.  I have it on my list too .  It is a strong name, but definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea.

cozylittlecave

Guilty pleasure name of mine. 

That said, anytime I mention it, DH sings it loudly to the tune of the Activia commercial...  

Aaron'sWife

I like it!

It's both an easily spelled and pronounced name.

ycristina84

I really dislike it. A lot. I think it's way too masculine. As far as O names go, I love Ophelia way more.

I knew a guy in high school named Octavio who was a total douche and that might be part of it too...

Nel11

I know a 9 year old named this.  I don't like it. Too much name for most people, imo.

anna7602

I like it, but would never use it. It sounds a bit over the top for me, as much as I like it. In addition, like a pp, my family can be quite literal about certain things. Our next child would be the SEVENTH grand child for my parents, so unless I have twins, can't do it.

I do, however, have Flavia on my short list, which feels like it has a similar vibe.

othello888

I like it but I think it's too intense for us to use.

iLikeSloths

I don't like it.  I just think "eight".  Too much, IMO.

forensicmama

Love it!!! Thank God it's not another Ava! Go for it!!!

LoveMyGirlz

Whenever I hear it, I just think of "eight". Can't get passed that.

ashleah83

I like it but what nicknames would come from it? I call my friends named Lisa, "Lise" and Jaime, "Jame" etc. And everyone calls me "Ash". People are innately lazy. Wonder what people would call a girl named Octavia

Cissi64

NMS but  I did meet an Octavia at summer camp many moons ago.  She was the eighth child and born on August 8th.  I think her parents were academics also.

Blessed06

Well, it's certainly not common, so points for that.  NMS though.

Ms Molly

I really dislike it.

queenbone

Cissi64:

NMS but  I did meet an Octavia at summer camp many moons ago.  She was the eighth child and born on August 8th.  I think her parents were academics also.

Impressive! It would have been a shame to name her anything other than Octavia. 

lily87

I like it, but I don't automatically think of #8. I think of Octavia Minor, Caesar Augustus' sister...who is a good historical figure to be named after!

ohashlet

Love, but I'd never use it.