Great, magnificent, or venerable
Augie is a diminutive form of Augustus or Augustine. It derives from the Latin word 'augustus', which was used as a title for Roman emperors to signify their sacred and exalted status. While historically a nickname, it is increasingly used as a standalone name in the style of other 'vintage-cool' nicknames.
Less common today
Augie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,831 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular protagonist of Saul Bellow's picaresque novel · The Adventures of Augie March
All-Star Major League Baseball outfielder
Animated dachshund character from Hanna-Barbera · Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
