Octavi

Octavi is a name of ancient Roman origin, derived from the Latin 'Octavius', meaning 'eighth'. It was traditionally given to the eighth child in a family, or to a child born in the eighth month. The gens Octavia was a prominent plebeian family in ancient Rome, from which Emperor Augustus (born Gaius Octavius) famously hailed. The name has seen sporadic use throughout history, particularly in regions influenced by Roman culture and language.

While 'Octavius' is the more formal Latin form, 'Octavi' represents a more direct, perhaps Catalan or Occitan, evolution or short form of the name. Its usage is less common than its longer counterparts but carries the same historical weight and numerical significance.