Augie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Augie

What is the meaning of the name Augie ?

The baby name Augie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AW-gee (IPA: /ˈɔːɡi/ or /ˈɑːɡi/).

Augie is in Origin.

Augie is a friendly diminutive of August, Augustine, and Augustus, names stemming from the Latin title Augustus, “venerable, exalted,” ultimately from augere, “to increase, to make grow.” The sense of majesty and auspicious growth gives Augie an upbeat, warm sparkle while retaining classical roots.

In English-speaking use, Augie surfaced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially among families with German, Scandinavian, and Italian heritage, and has since been adopted as a standalone given name in the United States. Cultural touches include the protagonist of Saul Bellow’s The Adventures of Augie March and several athletes and musicians. Variant spellings and short forms include Auggie and, by extension from the root names, Gus and Gussie. Related international forms are August/Agust/Agosto; Auguste (French); Augusto (Spanish/Portuguese/Italian); Agustín/Agostino; and Augustin/Austin. Feminine counterparts include Augusta, Augustine, and Augustina. Meaning-centered associations: dignity, increase, and good fortune.