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August
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neutralMeaning
Great; magnificent; venerable
Origin
Latin
Derived from the Latin 'Augustus', which was a title given to the first Roman emperor, Octavian. It signifies someone who is esteemed and majestic. While long used as a month name, it has a separate history as a given name.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named August.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
INTJ
15.2%
INFJ
13.8%
INFP
10.5%
ISTJ
9.4%
INTP
8.2%
ISFJ
7.6%
ENTJ
6.8%
ENFJ
5.9%
ISTP
5.1%
ISFP
4.8%
ESTJ
3.5%
ENTP
3.1%
ENFP
2.4%
ESFJ
1.8%
ESTP
1.2%
ESFP
0.7%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
August is a name of quiet power. It feels literary and sophisticated. It is one of the few names that feels equally 'old-money' and 'indie-creative'.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
A
August Wilson
Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright (1945–2005)
A
August Strindberg
Influential Swedish playwright and painter (1849–1912)