The boy's name Austin \a(u)-stin, aus-tin\ is pronounced AW-sten. It is of French origin. Variant and oral form of Augustine, contracted by everyday speech. Enjoyed some popularity in England as late as the 17th century. Now most often a surname used as a given name. Saint Augustine (seventh century) was sometimes called Austin. In America, the name carries Western association due to Stephen Austin, a frontiersman and one of the founders of the Republic of Texas. The state capital is named in his honor. The "Austin Powers" movies, though, have probably disqualified it from use for a whole generation of future parents.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Ingenious

A form of Augustine. Historically, American colonizer, Stephen Austin, is known as one of the founders of the Republic of Texas. The state capital was named in his honor. Today the name is associated with the lead character in the "Austin Powers" films that premiered in 1997.

VARIATIONS
Austine Austina Augustine

ALTERNATIVES
Osten Austen Austyn Ostyn Ostin

FAMOUS Austins
Austin Stoker (actor) Austin St. John (actor) Austin Carr (basketball player) Steve Austin ("Six Million Dollar Man" character)

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