Otavia
Origin:Swiss
Meaning:Eighth
Though you might think it's missing one, we can confirm that the feminine name Otavia's six letters are fully accounted for. It joins Ottavia as a Swiss and Italian variant of Octavia, a Latin and Roman title associated with a certain infinity-shaped number. Deriving from the Latin word octavus, Otavia means "eighth," a definition that could remind your tiny tot of their birth date, month, or even their place in the family! The number eight also holds much spiritual and symbolic significance, often representing balance, luck, and new beginnings. While your kiddo won't quite share their name with American actress Octavia Spencer, they can still consider it Hollywood-inspired. When sweet Otavia learns to count, don't be surprised if the number eight becomes the new ten.
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2002
#14930
in 2002
- 2288
from 1991
Sources
Behind the Name, Otavia, February 2023
Behind the Name, Octavia, December 2024
Behind the Name, Octavia, December 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, Octavia
Britannica, number symbolism, 8, September 2025
IMDb, Octavia Spencer
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