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Gussie

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Pronounced GUSS-ee /ˈɡʌs.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Augusta, the feminine of Augustus, from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic.' It was used as a standalone name around the turn of the twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Gussie is a pet form of Augusta, from Latin for 'great, venerable' (said 'GUSS-ee').
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA pet form of Augusta, the feminine of Augustus, from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic.' It was used as a standalone name around the turn of the twentieth century.
U.S. rank (1991)#9640 ↗ Rising
1991 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,084

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818801991

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gussie is an affectionate form of Augusta, from the Latin augustus, 'great, venerable.' A homey favorite around the turn of the twentieth century, it crested about 1918 and then slipped from fashion, now a warm, vintage pet-form.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Gussie now reads as an Edwardian-era name.

Did you know? Gussie peaked around 1918 and had faded by mid-century, an Edwardian short form of Augusta.
Overall data confidence 76%
References — Gussie — Pet form of Augusta; Latin augustus

Variations

AugustaGussyAugustina

Nicknames

Gus

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Augusta— the parent name Gussie shortens
Gertie— a same-era pet-form favorite
Essie— a like Edwardian diminutive
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gussie mean?

Gussie is a pet form of Augusta, from the Latin for 'great, venerable.'

How do you pronounce Gussie?

It's said GUSS-ee /ˈɡʌs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gussie a boy or girl name?

Gussie is used as a girl's name here; it has also served as a men's pet form of Augustus.

Is Gussie making a comeback?

Possibly — it's an Edwardian-era favorite long out of use, but cozy vintage pet names like it are the sort now being rediscovered.

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