Augusta - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Augusta \a(u)-gus-ta, aug(u)-sta\ is pronounced aw-GUS-tah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "great, magnificent". Feminine form of August or Augustus. Imported to England by the German mother of George III. Literary: P.G. Wodehouse's foppish hero Bertie Wooster had a terrifying Aunt Augusta, possibly giving the name a slightly intimidating connotation. Popular in Britain toward the end of the 19th century.

Augusta has 17 variant forms: Agostina, Agustina, Asta, Auguste, Augustia, Augustina, Augustine, Augustyna, Augustyne, Austina, Austine, Austyna, Austyne, Gus, Gussie, Gusta and Tina.

Augusta is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Augusta. Click here to compare Augusta with related baby names.