OCTOBER: The name for this month comes from the Roman word for “eighth” – octavus – as it was the eighth month of the Roman year.

October, 10th month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from octo, Latin for “eight,” an indication of its position in the early Roman calendar.

How did November get its name?

November, the eleventh month of the year, actually takes its name from the Latin word for the number nine, and it isn’t unique in this regard. September, October and December are named after the Roman numbers seven, eight and 10 respectively.

What does the name October mean?

What is the history of October?