Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"

Austen Origin and Meaning

The name Austen is a girl's name meaning "great, magnificent".

While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.

Famous People Named Austen

  • Jane Austen
    19th,century English novelist

Austen in Pop Culture

  • Katherine "Kate" Austen
    from tv show LOST