Multiple choice general knowledge sports How did the month October got its name? Named after Octavius Derived its name from the number ten Derived its name from the number eight Gregory named it so Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation October gets its name from Latin "octo" meaning eight, as it was the eighth month in the Roman calendar before January and February were added. Even though it's now the tenth month, the original name stuck.