AUGUST. Named to honor the first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar), Augustus Caesar (63 B.C.– A.D. 14). Augustus (the first Roman emperor) comes from the Latin word “augustus,” meaning venerable, noble, and majestic.

Where did the name August come from?

AUGUST: This month was first called Sextillia – the Roman word for “sixth”, as it was the sixth month of the Roman year. It was later changed to August by the Emperor Augustus, and he named it after himself.

What does the name August mean for a boy?

The name August is primarily a male name of English origin that means Great, To Increase. Used for children born in this month. From the Latin name Augustus.