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Gift your baby with a little extra luck with these auspicious options
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When you have a child, you, of course, want them to have a happy and successful future. So, why not give them a name that means “lucky” or “blessed” to help provide them with a little head start? In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the best names that are related to luck and good fortune for boys and girls, as well as gender-neutral options. Keep reading to find the perfect name!

Beautiful Names That Mean Lucky

  • For boys: Benedict, Boone, Chance, Felix, Saeed, Venturo
  • For girls: Clover, Evangeline, Felicity, Jia, Penny, Zaida
  • Gender-neutral: Asher, Blessing, Lucky, Seeley, Tashi, Yoshi
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Boy Names that Mean “Lucky”

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  1. There are so many beautiful boy names that mean “lucky” or “blessed,” making them a great way to wish your son a happy and successful future. Here are some auspicious options from all around the world:
    • As’ad: “Most fortunate” or “happiest,” Arabic origin.
    • Ayman: “Lucky” or “blessed,” Arabic origin.
    • Baruch: “Blessed,” Hebrew origin.
    • Benedict: “Blessed,” Latin origin.[1]
    • Benoit: “Blessed,” Latin origin.
    • Boone: “Lucky” or “blessing,” French origin.
    • Chance: “Good fortune,” British origin.
    • Eugene: “Well born” or “noble,” Greek origin.[2]
    • Farrokh: “Fortunate” or “happy,” Persian origin.
    • Felix: “Fortunate” or “happy,” Latin origin.
    • Fortunato: “Lucky,” “blessed,” or “happy,” Latin origin.
    • Gad: “Fortune” or “luck,” Hebrew origin.
    • Keitaro: “Blessed,” Japanese origin.[3]
    • Madoc: “Lucky” or “fortunate,” Welsh origin.
    • Onni: “Luck” or “happiness,” Finnish origin.
    • Parvaiz: “Fortunate” or “victorious,” Persian origin.
    • Saeed: “Good luck” or “happy,” Arabic origin.[4]
    • Srećko: “Fortunate” or “happy,” Slavic origin.
    • Uğur: “Luck,” Turkish origin.
    • Venturo: “Good fortune,” Spanish origin.
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Girl Names that Mean “Lucky”

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  1. Wish your baby girl a charmed and prosperous future by giving her a sweet name that means “lucky” or “blessed.” Or, opt for a name that’s associated with good fortune. For instance, consider these options:
    • Aili: “Blessed” or “holy,” Finnish origin.
    • Carwen: “Blessed,” Welsh origin.[5]
    • Clover: “Meadow flower,” English origin. The 4-leaf clover is a common symbol of luck.
    • Evangeline: “Bearer of good news,” Greek origin.
    • Faustina: “Lucky,” Latin origin.
    • Felicia: “Lucky” or “happy,” Latin origin.
    • Felicity: “Good fortune” or “happiness,” English origin.[6]
    • Fortuna: “Luck” or “good fate,” Latin origin.
    • Helga: “Blessed” or “holy,” Norse origin.
    • Iris: “Rainbow,” Greek origin. Rainbows are popular symbols of luck and hope.
    • Jade: “Precious stone,” British origin. Jade is considered a lucky stone in Chinese culture.
    • Jia: “Auspicious” or “beautiful,” Chinese origin.[7]
    • Karma: “Fate” or “destiny,” Sanskrit origin.
    • Laima: “Luck,” Latvian and Lithuanian origins. Also related to the Baltic goddess of fate.
    • Lakshmi: “Good fortune,” Sanskrit origin. Also related to the Hindu goddess of wealth, luck, and beauty.
    • Miracle: “Wonder” or “marvel,” Latin origin.
    • Penny: “Weaver,” Greek origin. The penny is a common lucky symbol.
    • Saada: “Good fortune” or “happiness,” Arabic origin.
    • Serendipity: “Good fortune,” Persian and American origins.
    • Tyche: “Fortune,” Greek origin. Also related to the Greek goddess of chance.
    • Zaida: “Fortunate” or “prosperous,” Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese origins.[8]
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Gender-Neutral Names that Mean “Lucky”

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  1. If you’re looking for a timeless option that means “lucky” or “blessed,” consider one of these gender-neutral options from around the globe:
    • Asher: “Fortunate,” “blessed,” or “happy,” Hebrew origin.[9]
    • Bahati: “Luck” or “good fortune,” Swahili origin.
    • Blessing: “Divine grace,” British origin.
    • Lucky: “Fortunate,” American origin.
    • Seeley: “Blessed” or “happy,” Yiddish and German origins.[10]
    • Suad: “Good luck” or “happiness,” Arabic origin.
    • Tashi: “Good fortune” or “auspicious,” Tibetan origin.
    • Yoshi: “Good luck,” Japanese origin.
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    Sonya Prior is a name consultant known as the BB Namer based in Auckland, New Zealand. With a lifelong interest in names and a background in brand strategy, marketing, and copywriting, Sonya has grown her passion for names into a baby naming consulting business and shares name content on social media to over 30k followers across Instagram and TikTok. Sonya has worked with families around the world and has been featured in The Cut, The New Zealand Herald, The Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and more.
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    Don't box yourself in by a singular word or meaning. When choosing a name based on a virtue, such as “luck,” consider names that are inspired by or associated with the virtue, or names that give you a similar positive feeling.

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More Luck-Inspired Names

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  1. Still searching for the perfect name? Don’t worry—we have plenty more options for you to consider! Check out our other lists of names based on virtues and other positive symbols, such as:

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