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Name Origin

Ottavio is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Octavius. It originates from the Latin name Octavius, meaning 'eighth'. Octavius was a Roman family name, famously associated with Octavian (later Augustus), the first Roman Emperor.

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Famous People

Ottavio Piccolomini (1478-1537)

Italian Cardinal and Archbishop of Siena

  • Served as a papal legate to the Emperor Charles V.
  • Promoted humanistic learning.

Ottavio Dantone (1963-)

Italian conductor and harpsichordist

  • Known for his historically informed performances of Baroque music.
  • Founder and director of the Accademia Bizantina.

Ottavio Bottecchia (1894-1927)

Italian cyclist

  • Won the Giro d'Italia in 1924 and 1925.
  • Pioneer of mountain climbing tactics in cycling.