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Like it as a middle name.

I like it a lot, and I grew up near this really sweet, really pretty girl named Octavia who went on to become a nun, actually, which is somewhat of a rarity in New York. But my only qualm with it is that people were constantly calling her Octopus as a joke.

I think It is child abuse calling your wee girl this (no offence to any Girl called this) . It sounds like a shape ! .

I prefer Augusta, but I do think Octavia has a nice sound

To me Octavia is a curio -- it's meant for eighth daughters. On just anyone, it seems kind of theatrical, arch; and I'm vaguely reminded of spiders... it makes me picture someone sinister and conniving. I do like the sound of the AY-via part, but the whole name doesn't work for me.

This message was edited 4/25/2007, 10:35 AM

Love it! I also love Octavian for a boy.

Octavia is frilly, old fashioned, and a bit of a mouthful, and I like it quite a bit. It would be adorable on a little girl!

I love Octavia.

I love Octavia. That is the name of one of my sorority's founders in 1851, so yeah, a little bit of a throwback. But I think it is just lovely.

I really like Octavia. It has such an interesting sound, pretty yet spunky.

It's strikingly elegant and beautiful. Makes me think of Ancient Rome.

I really dislike it, sorry. It's not terrible or anything, It just doesn't sound attractive to me. :(

I love it! It's unique, classic and has a romantic feel to it. I like:

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Octavia Pearl
Octavia Louise
Octavia Fleur
Octavia Lisette
Octavia Marilyn
Octavia Raisel
Octavia Tamsin

I prefer just Tavia. The oct part makes me think of octopi. But every time I post Tavia I get 20 replies about how people prefer Octavia, so I know I'm pretty much alone in this opinion. :)

Octavia is gorgeous! I also like the male version, Octavian. Since Octavia is a bit cumbersome, Tavia could be the baby's nn.

Octavia is name´s car from company Škoda.

I love Octavia! It's literally been on my list for years; I don't even remember how long it's been on. It's a big frilly, though, so I prefer it for the middle, but I think it's gorgeous.