Some folks have all the luck. But why not set your baby up for a charmed life by staying a few steps ahead of the game and bestowing a name with that intention? After all, it was destiny and fate that brought them to you. Read on for 15 uncommon baby names that mean lucky.
For a girl
She’s the goddess of fate, childbirth and, uh, weaving. And according to legend, she’s got strong juju when it comes to amassing and distributing material wealth. But if you ask us, any kid so closely associated with a bright summer flower just has to be delightful.
For a girl
We mean, anything associated with Beyoncé (Destiny’s Child, hello) is lucky in our book.
For a boy
A unisex baby name meaning “lucky” or “snow,” it’s been one of Japan’s most popular boy names for the past 30 years.
For a girl
Of Greek origin, this one means “bearer of good news” and “angelic.” Sounds like a good omen to us.
For a boy or a girl
If you are into numerology, it doesn’t get luckier than this. George Costanza may have though of it first, but Erykah Badu and Victoria Beckham followed suit.
For a girl
You’ll need to have positive associations with Keri Russell’s curl-chopping ’90s NYU student to go this route, but with its upbeat meaning (“happy”; “good fortune”), you’re guaranteed good vibes.
For a boy
With Old Testament origins, this moniker means “fortunate, blessed, happy one.” And its nickname—Ash—couldn’t be cuter.
For a girl
It translates into “bright” or “light” in Latin and Italian and “God’s precious gift” in Hindi. Oh, and it also has the distinction of being the name King Simba and Queen Nala chose for their daughter in The Lion King II. We see a lush kingdom in this kid’s future.
For a boy
Meaning “fortunate” and “happy,” this adorable, underused old man name—a popular choice with upper crust Londoners—is ready for a continental resurgence.
For a girl or a boy
From the Sanskrit for “action, fate or deed,” it also means “destiny” or “spiritual force” in Hindi. But you don’t need to be a Yogi or a Buddhist to know this name comes with good vibes.
For a boy
Of Arabic origin and meaning “power” or “able,” it also means “fate” and “destiny” in Turkish. And Kade for short is just too darn cute.
For a girl
A Native American name meaning “good fortune,” your Lonny or Hallie will have a super-interesting story to tell when asked her full name.
For a boy
Meaning “deserving of fortune,” this one earns all the applause. If you look to its Anglican origins, it also means “boundary gate”—and he or she who sets healthy boundaries is fortunate indeed.
For a boy
If you’re leaning toward Chase or Charlie, consider this charmer instead.
For a girl
We get the warm fuzzies just thinking about Chelsea Handler and Mindy Kaling’s hilarious sidekick. Its mojo needs no explanation.
