Ottavia Name Meaning

The name Ottavia is a feminine given name with Italian origins. It is derived from the Latin name Octavia, which means "eighth."

In ancient Rome, the name Octavia was traditionally given to a girl born eighth in a multiple-birth or to the eighth child. This name was used in the noble Roman family, Octavia, which included notable figures such as Octavia Minor, the sister of Emperor Augustus, and Octavia Thurina Minor, the daughter of Mark Antony and Octavia Minor.