Dontavius
Meaning of Dontavius
Dontavius is a masculine given name of modern American formation, likely combining the honorific Don (from Old Spanish, “lord”) with the Latin-inflected suffix –tavius (echoing Octavius), producing a distinctive blend of leadership and classical resonance. Pronounced don-TAY-vee-us (/dɒnˈteɪvjəs/), it exemplifies an Anglo-American trend of inventive compound names that balance tradition with innovation. U.S. naming data trace its steady, albeit modest, presence since the early 1980s—never breaching the top 700 yet consistently hovering in the 800–900 range, most recently ranking 910th with 14 newborns in 2024. Though it has never dominated the charts, its resilience suggests a quiet confidence, appealing to parents in search of a name that conveys both dignity and originality.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as don-TAY-vee-us (/dɒnˈteɪvjəs/)
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Notable People Named Dontavius
| Dontavius Russell - |
