150+ Popular Middle Names for August ( Boys & Girls )

Middle names are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your child’s name.

They can be used to honor family members or friends, or to create a unique name for your child. middle names can also be used to create a more distinctive first name, or to middle-initials.

If you are looking for the best middle name for August, you have come to the right place. If you still haven’t decided for a first name, check out out articles on popular first name / middle name ideas for boys and girls.

There are many middle names for both girls and boys that would perfectly go with the first name August.

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What does the name August mean?

The name August comes from the Latin word augustus, meaning “great” or “majestic.” It was originally a title given to Roman emperors. Augustus was the first emperor of Rome and one of the most important figures in history.

The month of August is named after Augustus Caesar. He was born in 63 BC and died in AD 14. He was a great military leader and conquered much of Europe and the Mediterranean world. Augustus was also a great patron of the arts and literature.

Augustus is one of the most popular names for boys in recent years. It reached its peak in popularity in 2017, when it was the sixth most popular name for boys in the United States.

Even though traditionally August has been a popular name for boys, recently its considered more of an Unisex name. Augusta is a feminine form of Augustus. It is also the name of the month August and also refers to the season Fall or Autumn which makes it a unique unisex name for both boys and girls.

Popular people named August:

There are plenty of wonderful people – both men and women – who have been called August.

August Wilson, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright
August Strindberg, Swedish playwright and novelist
Augustus Caesar, first Roman Emperor
Saint Augustine of Hippo, early Christian theologian
August Ferdinand Mobius (German mathematician and astronomer)
Augusta Wilhelmine Elisabeth Charlotte Amalie (German Empress and Queen of Prussia
Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (mathematician and writer, known as the first computer programmer)

Best Boy Middle Names For August:

Here is our list of best middle names for baby boy August.

August Asher
August Axel
August Beatrice
August Blake
August Bodhi
August Bram
August Brewer
August Brice
August Calder
August Caspian
August Caulder
August Clark
August Clay
August Cole
August Conan
August Crosby
August Cyrus
August Darcy
August Dean
August Desmond
August Dorian
August Drake
August Drew
August Eleanor
August Ellis
August Emery
August Enzo
August Everett
August Ezra
August Felix
August Fletcher
August Foster
August Fox
August Garrett
August Garrick
August Graham
August Grey
August Greyson
August Harry
August Hayes
August Herschel
August Huxley
August Ian
August Irving
August Isaac
August Jasper
August James
August John
August Jude
August Juniper
August Kirk
August Knox
August Leo
August Leon
August Lionel
August Lyle
August Malachi
August Marco
August Mason
August Max
August Merlin
August Milo
August Nash
August Oakley
August Oliver
August Paul
August Peyton
August Pierce
August Piper
August Porte
August Reed
August Remington
August Remy
August Rhys
August Ridge
August River
August Ronan
August Rowan
August Ryan
August Sawyer
August Scarlet
August Shepard
August Silus
August Simon
August Sloan
August Syler
August Tate
August Thatcher
August Victor
August Wade
August Wayne
August Wells
August Westley
August Wolfe
August Zachariah
August Zachery

Middle Names for Baby Girl August:

Personally I love choosing a feminine middle name for August because of how unique and unisex the first name is. I love how short middle names with one syllable like Ann, Jade, Rae sounds very cure when paired with August.

If you are looking to add a classical touch then August Elisabeth, August Victoria sounds lovely.

Here is a list of cool and girlie middle name ideas for August:

August Agnes
August Alexandra
August Alice
August Alina
August Anna
August Anne
August Bianca
August Blair
August Brynn
August Caroline
August Cecilia
August Celeste
August Charlene
August Charlotte
August Chloe
August Claire
August Delilah
August Eleanor
August Elena
August Eliana
August Elise
August Elizabeth
August Eloise
August Emmeline
August Esperanza
August Eve
August Francesca
August Gabriella
August Gabrielle
August Genevieve
August Grace
August Iona
August Iris
August Isabella
August Isadora
August Jade
August Jane
August Jillian
August Josephine
August Julia / Juliet
August Juliette
August Laine
August Leah
August Lenora
August Lily
August Loise
August Louise
August Lucienne
August Luna
August Madeline
August Marie
August Mariette
August Marisol
August Martha
August Michelle
August Nicole
August Opal
August Ophelia
August Paige
August Peyton
August Primrose
August Quinn
August Rachel
August Rae
August Rebecca
August Rhea
August Rose
August Simone
August Sophie
August Vivian
August Wren

How to Choose the Perfect Middle Name:

Family ties:

Do you have a family member or friend who has impacted your life in an unforgettable way? Or perhaps you just like a family member’s name and you would like to honor them?

Thinking through names of family members, friends, mentors, and leaders you know is a great start for finding middle name inspiration.

Favorite places:

Have you traveled to a city or place that you would like to hold in your memory forever?

One of my close friends was an au pair in Paris for over two years. The experience was remarkable for her. When her little girl was born last year, Paris seemed like the perfect middle name. August London, August Paris, August Regina, August Victoria are some examples on how use a place name as a middle name.

Special Characters:

Is there a character from a novel or television show whose name you love?

One of my friends learned the name Perrey through one of her all-time favorite television shows. It felt unique and she loved it.

Anne was already a classic name, but Anne of Green Gables certainly solidified its regality.

There are also more recent names jumping off the pages from some very popular novels. The name Kya came to my list after I read Delia Owens’ book, Where The Crawdads Sing.

Favorite Books:

Are you a literary person? And if yes, do you have an all-time favorite author?

A friend from college was an English major, and now she writes poetry and short stories for publication. She always loved the name Henry David for a boy. (Henry David Thoreau was one of her favorite authors.) If you would like a rare or obscure middle name, books are often the best place to go! (Think Katniss and Primrose Everdeen from The Hunger Games!)

Nicknames For August:

August is a unique name with only a couple of well known nickname options. “Gus” and “Auggie” are the common nicknames that one can think.

Gustie, Tug, Oz are some variations of August that can be used as nicknames for boys.
Aggie, Gussie and Tessare potential nicknames for girls.

Another idea for nicknames would be use the first, middle and even last times to come up with creative combinations for you child.

Example: August Jane can be called A.J. August Christopher Allan can go with a nickname Ace.

Final Thoughts:

One of the most important – and exciting! – decisions you’ll make as a parent is choosing your child’s name. It gives your little one an identity, a title by which others will come to know her.

And while it can feel overwhelming to choose the “perfect” name, it’s also a privilege to name this precious person who you will welcome into your family soon.

August is a unique unisex name that pairs wonderfully with many middle name suggestions above. We hope that we helped you in finding that perfect middle name for August that you were looking for.

Let us know in the comments below what you favourite first name and middle name combo for August is. we would love to hear from you.