What names are similar to August?
If you like August, consider Forrest, Ernest and Orest. Like August, their spellings end in -st.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as August.
Forrest English · woodsman, one who lives near the forest; immortalized by Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump (1994)
Ernest Germanic · serious, resolute
Orest Ukrainian · traditionally linked to the Greek Orestes
The same roots
Also Latin names, from the tradition August comes from.
Vincent Latin · conquering
Felix Latin · happy, fortunate
Quentin Latin · from Quintus/Quintinus, traditionally 'fifth'
Marcell Latin · a Hungarian form of Marcellus, a Roman name formed from Marcus, which probably comes from the name of the god Mars
The same feel
Also classic, international and vintage revival names.
Chun-Wah Cantonese · uplift China, splendor (振華), a patriotic mid-century classic
Cyril English · lordly, masterful (Greek)
Nigel English · champion (Latin Nigellus, via Gaelic Niall)
Cecil English · blind (Latin Caecilius); old English aristocratic surname-name
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as August, on a similar curve.
Clement Latin · merciful, gentle
Loyal Latin · faithful, true (Old French loial, from Latin legalis)
Major Latin · military rank title, "greater"
Lucian Latin · from Lucianus, derived from 'lux' meaning 'light'
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