Meaning & History. From an English surname which meant unfortunate in Norman French. It first became common in the 1980s due to the television comedy 'Family Ties', which featured a character by this name. Popularity.
On average, the warmest days of the year in Seattle occur between July 26 and August 8, with average highs of 76 degrees. These are some of the best days to spend on some of Seattle&#039;s beaches. Alki Beach Park is open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
In most years, Seattle averages a daily maximum temperature for August that's between 74 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 26 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 56 and 58 Â°F (13 to 15 Â°C). August is Seattle's hottest month overall, with temperatures peaking from the 1st and 4th. These dates, along with the last two days of July, have daily highs averaging 77.2 Â°F (25.1 Â°C) and lows of 57.5 Â°F (14.2 Â°C).