Austin - Names
Meaning of the name Austin
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
“venerable” (in Latin)
Etymology:
It is a short version of the name Augustine, which comes from the Latin name Augustinus, originally derived from the Latin word Augustus (meaning “venerable”). St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron saint of brewers. His feast days are celebrated on 28th August, 15th June and 4th November.
Variants in different languages:
Polish: Augustyn;
Romanian, French, Czech: Augustin;
Portuguese: Agostinho;
Lithuanian: Augustinas;
Italian: Agostino.
Fun facts: Austin Powers is the name of the protagonistso of the following movies: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Name days:
Czech Republic
28th August: Augustyn
France
27th May, 28th August: Augustin
Lithuania:
27th May, 29th April, 28th August: Augustinas
Poland
28th January, 29th April, 19th May, 28th May, 28th August: Augustyn
UK
1st August: Austin
USA
28th August: Austin
Famous people:
Austin Appleby (born 1993), American footballer
Austin Butler (born 1991), American actor
Austin Carr (born 1948), American basketballer
Austin Currie (born 1939), Irish politician
Austin Mahone (born 1996), American singer
Austin Nichols (born 1980), American actor
Austin Osman Spare (1886 - 1956), English artist and occulist
Austin Stevens (born 1950), South African photographer
Austin Wentworth (born 1990), American footballer
Additional information:
In astrology the name’s auspicious colors are red and violet, and its supportive numbers are 2, 7, 9. Moreover, according to numerology a person who bears this name is very expressive, inventive, imaginative, creative and artistic.
Popularity of the name:
Australia: 61st in 2015
England: 89th in 2014
USA: 69th in 2015