Meaning: Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of Augustus: magnificent, venerable)High
In 30 seconds: A Y-spelling variant of Austin, from the Latin Augustinus meaning 'majestic dignity.' The -yn ending makes it feel more distinctly feminine, part of the trend for place-name surnames used for girls.
Austyn is a Y-spelling variant of Austin, from the medieval English form of Augustine (Latin Augustinus: venerable, majestic, from Augustus). Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 CE) made the Augustine form famous in Christian history.
Austyn ranked #1259 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? Austin, Texas was named for Stephen F. Austin (1793–1836), 'the Father of Texas,' who led the first Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas. His own name Augustine → Austin → Austyn carries the full weight of Roman imperial majesty to a Texas city.
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Variations
AustinAugustine
Nicknames
Austi
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