Great, magnificent, or venerable
Auggie is a diminutive form of August or Augustus, derived from the Latin word 'augere' meaning 'to increase.' It carries a sense of dignity and grandeur while maintaining a friendly, approachable feel. Historically, it was used as a title for Roman emperors before becoming a given name.
Less common today
Auggie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,635 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the novel and film Wonder · Wonder
A character in the DC Extended Universe series Peacemaker · Peacemaker
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Legendary college baseball coach with the most wins in NCAA history
The titular character of Saul Bellow's classic novel · The Adventures of Augie March
