Day of Saint Augustus, May 7. Names for children

Augusto is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "consecrated by the omens". It is one of the names that bring more dignity due to its historical significance. Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not outdated, but very familiar and with a touch of distinction difficult

Augusto is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "consecrated by the omens". It is one of the names that bring more dignity due to its historical significance.

Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not outdated, but very familiar and with a touch of distinction difficult to match. He celebrates his name day on May 7, which is the day of Saint Augustus.

Curiosities about the name Augusto

Because of the meaning of his name, Augusto has a firm character and a charismatic personality. With an alert intelligence and a great capacity for leadership, Augusto presents himself as the person who protects the family, as well as being indispensable in his group of friends. Surrounded by elegance and discretion, Aungusto is also a born seducer capable of influencing all the people around him.

The name Augusto is known throughout the world with some variations. August in German, Augustus in English and Auguste in French. It also presents the diminutive Agus, which also serves for another name of the same family, Agustín. In any case, and given its importance in the history, Augusto is a name with which any child feels comfortable.

Augusto is a name that in its Latin origin was a title, like César, that was granted to the first Roman ruler, Cayo Julio Cesar Augusto. A title that later all the Roman emperors used and that later became a proper name. The same happened with his female, Augusta, who was originally the emperor's wife.

But we know many other personalities who bore the name of your son and who have nothing to do with the Roman Empire. Thus, we have the French painters Auguste Renoir and Auguste Rodin and the sociologist, also French, Auguste Compte, founder of positivism. In literature, we can highlight the Paraguayan writer Augusto Roa Bastos.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of May, consult our calendar of the names of May Saints. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com