52 Baby Names That Mean Luck, Destiny, Or Fortune For Boys And Girls

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Everyone desires to have lady luck smiling down on them. In the same way, though all parents want their children to be diligent and sincere in every choice they make, they also wish for them to have good luck. Thus, some parents may want to choose baby names that mean luck for their little one. They may do this as a gesture of showering their children with all the luck and abundance that life can bestow.

If you are looking for names inspired by the words “luck” or “fortune,” we compiled a list of baby names that mean luck for your little one.

Baby Girl Names That Mean Luck, Destiny Or Fortune

1. Bedisa:

Bedisa is derived from the Georgian word ‘bedi’, which means ‘fate or destiny’. This gentle and distinctive name, heard widely in several cultures, falls into the category of names that are too popular and too unusual at the same time. Naming the daughters Bedisa is a lovely way for mommies and daddies to place their hopes and dreams for their children.

2. Dalia:

在立陶宛语言,Dalia g的名称oddess of fate, childbirth, and weaving, and her name means ‘fate or luck.’ Goddess Dalia’s primary concern was material wealth and its proper distribution. She had the power to take and give the properties and material goods as deemed fit. This fortuitous name was further popularized by the Spanish character Dalia, played by Mexican actress Yolanda Andrade. And it’s an excellent alternative to Dahlia as well.

3. Destiny:

The straightforward vocabulary name Destiny, meaning ‘fate or luck,’ comes from the Latin word ‘destinare,’ meaning ‘to determine.’ This is a derivative of ‘stare’, which means ‘to stand.’ The moniker has been used as a given name for girls since the 20th century. In fact, in 2010, Destiny was the 9th most popular name in theAfrican-Americancommunity, along with Alyssa.

4. Evangeline:

Evangeline, meaning ‘bearer of good news’, is also a way of saying luck. This fanciful derivation of the Latin word ‘evangelium’ has had its own streak of luck in recent years. This propitious name came into life via American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem “Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie.” But it fell out of favor in the 20th century and stayed in hibernation for 40 years. But the name returned triumphantly in 2006, when actress Evangeline Lilly came into the spotlight.

5. Fausta:

Fausta, meaning ‘fortunate,’ until now heard in the Italian and Hispanic communities, has begun to make an impact in America as well. The name has been slipping down the charts, probably because of its putting off association and even increased competition with other ‘a’ ending names, but there’s no denying that as a name Fausta is fanciful, exotic, and original.

6. Faustina:

Faustina, meaning ‘good luck,’ is one of the most uncommon names we’ve heard in recent times. A name with old roots, Faustina was initially given to boys who enjoyed favorable conditions in their lives, simply put, someone who has been lucky. The trend of using Faustina for girls began from the Latin speaking countries.

7.Fayola:

If you’re looking for a name with style and history and is non-existent in the US? Then look no further than Fayola, an African-Yoruba name, meaning ‘lucky or good fortune’. The favorable etymology of this auspicious name has given it over 2000 years of usage.

8. Felice:

Pronounced as ‘fa-Leech-ay,’ sounds appealing even after years of usage. Felice is one of theItalian namesmeaning lucky. It’s a name with several interests; it’s literary, poetic, and utterly pretty. The moniker is so beautiful that we can’t help but picture a beautiful woman in it. But the best part is that Felice is exotic underused and unpretentious.

9. Felicia:

Felicia, an accessible, lacy, and delicate virtue name, hugely popular in the Hispanic community, would spread cheer and warmth in your daughter’s life. This felicitous name has been climbing the popularity charts for a few decades, but got further notice via Felicia Day, the American actress. It also has a badass touch, considering it’s the real name of Black Cat, a famous Marvel Comics character.

10. Felicity:

Felicity, meaning ‘good fortune’, reached the peak of its popularity in 1999 when it featured in a television show. Yes, it was used before that as well, but not with enough frequency to feature in the top 1000 list. The name is still underused, considering it is positioned #666 in the Social Security Administration list.

11. Fortunata:

Fortunata, meaning ‘fortune or luck’, is a name brimming with good vibes. It’s sure to make the wearer feel good. There are a couple of real and pop cultural bearers of this name, for instance, St. Fortunata, the 4th-century martyr, and Maria Fortunata Viti, the beatified Italian nun. It’s also the name of Trimalchio’s wife in the 1st-century novel, “The Satyricon”.

12. Fortune:

Not every parent is drawn to vocabulary name, but there’s certainly a market for them as fun and whimsical ways to name a child. So this contemporary sounding word name, based on the goddess of good luck and fertility, is best used in the middle spot.

13. Halona:

Halona is an unusual and resonant baby name, meaning ‘happy fortune’. It is still unclear what spurred the sudden usage of Halona. We guess it has something to do with the trend favoringNative American names. Its namesake is Halona King, the American Indie singer. Lona would be a chic nickname for Halona.

14. Kiaria:

Kiara, a Japanese name meaning ‘fortunate’, sounds exquisite, but can be confused with Kiara or Kiera. Also, it has the beautiful three-syllable sound, which we cannot get enough of.

15. Lakshmi:

Lakshmi is theHindu goddessof beauty, charm, grace, and prosperity. No wonder her name means ‘lucky omen’. Lakshmi, as a moniker is an embodiment of charm and grace and would suit well on girl of any ethnicity, not just Indian. It’s simple, crisp, fancy, but not overstated.

16. Machiko:

If you want a cross-cultural name for your daughter, pick Machiko, which means ‘fortunate child.’ With such a beautiful meaning, we don’t think any parent would decline this name. And it’s clearly not in danger of being overused anytime soon. So Machiko might be the one if you like original, yet traditional names.

17. Moira:

Moira, the anglicized form of Maire, coincides with the Greek word Moira, which means ‘fate or destiny.’ It’s the name of one of the three female personifications of destiny in GreekMythology. Older generations might remember this name as the beautiful red-haired ballerina Moira Shearer in the film “The Red Shoes.”

18. Ottilie:

Ottilie, meaning ‘fortunate in battle’, is an elegant name heard mostly amongst upper crust British family. Even though the name has German roots, Ottilie looks and feels French, primarily because of its delicate sound. This unique name also has several references. It’s the name of a principal character in “Elective Affinities”. It’s also the name of the protagonist in John Wyndham’s “Random Quest”. Tillie and Lottie would make funky nicknames for Ottilie.

19. Phylicia:

Phylicia, the updated version of Felicia, meaning ‘luck’, is a multifaceted name choice. It’s interesting, off-beat, magical, and has an international appeal. It’s a shame that Phylicia is ignored by a large number of parents today. Besides, it’s hard to know where this name will go from here as it hasn’t been around long enough for the experts to determine its staying power. Its famous bearer is Phylicia Allen Rashad, the American actress.

20. Sadiya:

Sadiya, meaning ‘lucky or fortunate’, is one of the eminently used Arabic names in Muslim countries. It hasn’t reached the top 100 American baby name list, probably because the ending ‘iya’ is becoming too trendy and overused. But we think Sadiya is cute, unpretentious, simple, and energetic. It has an undeniably sassy appeal as well.

21. Serendipity:

The word Serendipity, meaning ‘luck or chance’, was coined by Horace Walpole in his fairytale, “The Three Princes Of Serendip”. There’s even a character named Serendipity in “Finding Serendipity”. The name did descend the charts at the turn of last century, but the charmer that it is, it never really went completely out of style. This name is serendipitous and sounds stylish, and demands not to be shortened, but if you want, you can shorten it to Serene.

22.七:

Seven is considered one of the luckiest numbers. Hinduism talks of seven powers, the Jewish religion has seven blessings, Islam has seven heavens, and Christianity has seven churches. David Beckham and Erykah Badu picked this name for their children. Seven is also the middle name of the son of Blackhawks hockey player, Brent Seabrook. You can say Seven is in its full swing right now!

23. Shreya:

Shreya sounds happy and cheerful, without the unicorns and rainbows. This favorite Indian name has several positive meanings, one of them being ‘fortunate’. And it’s also tied to Goddess Lakshmi. This name was on the Social Security Administration popularity list for the years 2002 to 2005, probably because of the rise of Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal.

24. Syntyche:

Syntyche is an ancient Greek name, meaning ‘fate or fortunate’ mentioned in Paul’s epistle in the New Testament. Syntyche, along with Euodia, was a female member of the Philippi church. She and Euodia had a quarrel or difference of opinion and were besought separately by Paul. Syntyche is one of the least used and distinctive Biblical names, making it a perfect option for parents looking for a unique name for their daughter.

25. Taaliyah:

虽然Taaliyah (aa)在希伯来语中意思是“gentle dew of heaven’, in Arabic it means ‘fortunate’ or ‘lucky’. Both ways, this lucky name sounds positive and beautiful. It’s different, exotic and isn’t overused. We give it a thumbs up!

26. Urd:

In Norsemythology, Urd was the name of one of the three Norns, or the goddesses of destiny. Urd, along with the other two Norns, decides the fate of the people. They spin the threads of life, make marks in the pole figures and then measure a person’s destiny. We love this name for its hippie-like, counterculture flavor. The name Urd means ‘fate.’

27. Ventura:

Ventura began as a short form for Bonaventura, but now stands on its own. This stylish ‘V’ ending and pleasant sound make it even more beautiful. It’s also associated with Ventura Boulevard, the thoroughfare in San Fernando Valley. Others can tie it with Jesse Ventura, the American wrestler. Ventura means ‘good fortune.’

28. Yuki:

Hailing from thousands and thousands of miles away, this appealing Japanese name, with a nickname like feel, means ‘snow’ in one dialect and ‘lucky’ in the other. No wonder it’s hugely popular amongst the Japanese population in America. The beauty of this name is so hard to ignore that even Americans have started bestowing this name on their children.

29. Zaida:

Zaida, an Arabic name pronounced as ‘zah-EE-Dah’, is an exotic and attractive option for the child of any religion or background. You can witness its popularity, especially in Syria. It means ‘prosperous’ or ‘fortunate.’

Baby Boy Names That Mean Luck, Destiny, And Fortune

30. Asher:

The ever popular name Asher, meaning ‘fortunate’, has climbed more than a hundred places in the last few years. The name dates back to 1880 when the government began keeping track of the names. The moniker was used sporadically until the 1990s and disappeared soon after. It returned in 1992 and continues to rule the charts.

31. Behrooz:

Behrooz is a completely out of the boxPersian name, meaning ‘good fortune’. With such a pleasant and positive meaning, your child is sure to have a hearty fortune. The only catch is that this name hasn’t been around for quite a long time now. So we have to wait and watch if its usage improves over time.

32. Bonaventure:

This Latin name, meaning ‘good fortune’ is diminishing in popularity but still, holds strong in some English speaking countries. Bonaventure has a lovely, four syllable resonance, which is both friendly and bright. It also has a positive and strong quality, which makes it more macho sounding. Its popular bearer is Bonaventure Kalou, the Ivorian footballer. For the nickname, you can pick good ol’ Bonnie.

33. Boniface:

Boniface, the variation ofLatin nameBonifatius, meaning ‘fortunate or of good fate’, is an uptight and a bit stuffy name for kids of today’s generation. But there’s nothing wrong with going out of the box sometimes. There are a number of popes with the name Boniface as well, including the 8th-century Anglo-Saxon missionary, who’s regarded as the patron saint of Germany. So it’s an excellent pick if you want something traditional and spiritual for your son.

34. Edmund:

Edmund, meaning ‘fortune protector’, is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon names today. The sophisticated name has some really famous bearers such as Edmund Spenser, Edmund Hillary, and more. It also has significant historical value as it was borne by two kings. The name Edmund was a moderately favorite name in the US and maintained the top 200 position from late 19th century to 1930s.

35. Faust:

While we love the name Faust, its association with the character who sold his soul to the devil could be off-putting for some parents. Faust means fortunate.

36. Fausto:

Fausto, the Latin version of Faust, is more widely heard than the original, regardless of the negative reference. The ‘o’ ending gives a poetic quality to this name. And it has a timeless appeal as well. Fausto means ‘fortunate one’.

37. Felix:

Felix is an upbeat and energetic name, meaning ‘fortunate or happy’. It was used largely as a Latin cognomen for its favorable omen. Besides, it has also been borne by dozens of Christian popes, saints, and antipopes. Felix appears in literature as a central character in the novel “Felix Holt’. Currently, Felix ranks highest in Austria and Germany, where it’s one of the top 15.

38. Fortunato:

If you want your child to feel how fortunate he is, give him theSpanish nameFortunato, which means ‘fortune’. We think most parents have forgotten this name, but when reminded, we don’t believe that it’s hard to embrace.

39. Kader:

Kader, meaning ‘fate’ or ‘destiny’, in the Turkish language, isn’t just limited to as the name for religious people. It’s for all the spiritually inclined people. This classic name reflects on one of the 99 attributes of Allah. This handsome name is also Anglicized as Qadir.

40. Karma:

这个名字业力来自梵语单词“karm”, which means ‘action, fate, or deed’. It’s essentially a Hindu or Buddhist philosophy, which explains that the actions of this lifetime will be carried forward to the next life. In other words, ‘’we reap what we sow”. Karma is a pretty strong name, as it deals with the concept of correct and positive ideals, which only can keep the universe in its perfect order. And it’s popular in Australia and North America too.

41. Kismet:

天命,Turkish name,意思是“命运”,来源于一个阿拉伯语,which means the same. The name has fallen off the radar and isn’t much used now as it’s considered a bit outdated and by today’s standards.

42. Lucky:

Lucky is good enough for Cedric the Entertainer’s daughter, and you can consider it for your son too. There are plenty of bearers of this name, including Lucky Blue Smith, the American male model, and Lucky Ali, the Indian singer. We’d definitely put this name in the ‘cool’ category.

43. Madoc:

Madoc, also spelled as Madog, is a Welsh name, meaning ‘fortunate’. Its namesake is none other than Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, who is acclaimed to be the first European to discover North America way back in 1155. You can also opt for Maddox, a more familiar and stronger variation.

44. Merrit:

This unisex Latin name, meaning ‘deserving of fortune’ is evenly divided between both the sexes, but sounds manly to the ears. This well-established Scottish and Irish name never really appealed to the American ears, which is quite unfair for the beauty it is. Merritt is also the name of a town in British Columbia.

45. Parvaiz:

Parvaiz is a blessed name with an ancient and understated appeal. An original in the truest sense. This Persian name, meaning ‘lucky or happy’, is sure to stand out in the European or American classroom.

46. Prosper:

Prosper, meaning ‘lucky’, is a relatively common name in France, where it’s pronounced as ‘PRO-spare’. The name was borne by several saints as well, including the noted 5th-century theologian, St. Prosper of Aquitaine, a favorite of the English Puritans. Prosper has featured in several notable literary works as well. It’s the name of the protagonists of two books, The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke and The Shining Company by Rosemary Sutcliff. It also has associations with P. Merimee, the writer of the novel “Carmen”.

47. Sa’Id:

Sa’Id is a popular Arabic name, with an upbeat meaning. There are several popular bearers of this name, including Sa’id Ibn Jubayr, the Iraqi Medieval Islamic scholar.

48. Saad:

Saad is a traditional and fairly popular name in the Arabic and Asian worlds and means ‘fortunate’. While the name is undoubtedly beautiful, we don’t expect it to become outrageously popular since it’s restricted to a particular community or people.

49. Sadah:

Sadah, meaning ‘fortunate’, is full of Arabic punk and sass. It’s exactly what we call a hidden gem. The name has a unique sound, easy spelling, and is symbolic of what we hold dear ‘luck and fortune’. Sadah has also been soaring in popularity over the last few decades.

50. Veasna:

Dating back to centuries, Veasna is a classic name in our list. And if its past endurance and staying power are any indicators, we can expect Veasna to return triumphantly to the radar anytime in the near future. In Khmer language, Veasna means ‘opportunity or good fortune’.

51. Venturi:

Venturi is basically a surname, and is consistently used as a first name too, but only in moderation, which makes it an original pick today. As a name, we think Venturi is offbeat, cute, and a little funky. Venturi means ‘fortune’.

52. Venturo:

Venturo, the fancier version of the name Venturi, is loaded with Spanish style and zest. Meaning ‘fortunate’, Venturo sounds strong, energetic, and friendly. It’s just a matter of time non-Hispanic parents take hold of it.