Austen

What does the baby name Austen mean? Learn about what Austen means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Austen - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Austen: A-U-S-T-E-N, is a 6-letter male given name.
Meaning of Austen: Venerable or majestic.
Origin of Austen: The name 'Austen' is of English origin. It is derived from the surname 'Austin', which itself originated as a contracted form of the medieval English name 'Augustine'.; American Names; French Names; Latin Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Austen: Agosto; Aguistin; Agustin; Agustino; Augie; August; Auguste; Augustin; Augustine; Augustino; Augusto; Augustus; Austin; Austyn; Avgust; Gus
Popularity of Austen: The popularity of the name 'Austen' has varied over time. In recent years, it has been a moderately popular choice for boys in English-speaking countries. However, it has not reached the same level of popularity as some other names.; Austen currently has 83 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked boy's names. The name Morris is slightly more popular than Austen.

Etymology of Austen

The name 'Austen' is derived from the medieval English name 'Augustine', which in turn comes from the Latin name 'Augustinus'. 'Augustinus' is a derivative of the Latin word 'augustus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'. The name 'Augustine' was often associated with the Latin word 'augustus' and its connotations of dignity and nobility.

Cultural Significance of Austen

The name 'Austen' does not hold any specific cultural significance. However, it is associated with English-speaking countries and their cultural traditions. It carries a sense of familiarity and connection to the English language and its literary heritage.